Clinic vs Hospital for Mental Health Treatment
Finding the right mental health care is not always straightforward. When things feel off, whether it is lingering anxiety, a depressive slump, or something heavier, knowing where to go can feel overwhelming. For many, the decision comes down to two main options: a clinic or a hospital. Both serve important roles, but they offer very […]
How Sleep Medications Influence Psychiatric Disorders
Sleep problems are not always just about being tired. Sometimes they are tied to deeper issues, such as anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions. For many people, sleep medications feel like an easy fix. But those pills often do more than help you fall asleep. They can shape your mood, your thoughts, and even […]
Ketamine Treatment Could Provide Relief for Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is often misunderstood as a cycle of unpredictable mood swings. However, for many people living with the condition, depression, not mania, is the most persistent and debilitating symptom. These depressive episodes last for weeks or months, making it difficult to work, maintain relationships, or even care for basic needs. Even more troubling is […]
Does My Health Insurance Cover Ketamine Therapy?
Ketamine is gaining ground in the mental health space, especially for people with depression that resists traditional treatments. You may have heard about its fast-acting effects or read stories about people finding relief where other therapies failed. However, one big question often comes up first: Does insurance actually cover ketamine therapy? If you are a […]
High-tech Mental Health Gadgets for New Natural Healing Options
Mental health challenges are everywhere. According to a 2024 report from the Canadian Mental Health Association, nearly half of Canadians will experience a mental health condition by age forty. It is one of the leading causes of disability in the country. People are searching for more options. While traditional therapy and medication remain essential, new […]
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is not just about liking things to be clean or being super organized. For many people, OCD feels like their brain is stuck in a loop: the same thoughts, rituals, and anxiety every day. Therapy and medication can be helpful to some people. However, for many others, those options often fall short. […]
ADHD Diagnoses Are Rising in Both Kids and Adults
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been considered a condition of childhood. However, new data reveals a broader picture that spans age, gender, and social context. As of 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that roughly 1 in 9 children in the United States has received an ADHD diagnosis. That figure, drawn […]
How to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health in an Unpredictable World
Adolescence has always been a time of change, but today’s teens are growing up in a world filled with uncertainty and pressure from every direction. Between global crises, social media overload, academic competition, and life-altering events like the COVID-19 pandemic, teenagers are under more emotional strain than ever before. Across the country, a growing number […]
New Study Revealed Nearly Half of People With Depression Could Be Treatment-Resistant
Depression continues to affect millions of people each year, but the experience does not always match what treatment guidelines expect. A recent study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry uncovered something deeply unsettling: Nearly 48 percent of people diagnosed with depression meet the criteria for treatment-resistant depression, or TRD. For almost half of the […]
Breaking Through PTSD: How Ketamine Therapy in Psychedelic Settings Offers New Hope
Post-traumatic stress disorder doesn’t always respond to the usual treatment path. For many patients, talk therapy and antidepressants aren’t enough. A recent study, however, offers new hope. Researchers found that when intravenous ketamine was paired with a psychedelic-style therapy setting, it significantly reduced symptoms in people living with treatment-resistant PTSD. At Zeam Health & Wellness, […]