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Post-Holiday Burnout: Why You Feel Exhausted After the Holidays (And When to Get Help)
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist The holidays are finally over. The decorations are packed away, the last of the leftovers have been eaten, and the new year has begun. You should feel refreshed, right? Ready to tackle your resolutions with...
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How Does Exercise Improve Mental Health?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Many of us know about the physical benefits of exercise, but what about the mental health benefits?...
Vitamin B-12 and Depression: Are They Related?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist When vitamin B-12 levels are low, people may experience fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, and...
TMS Therapy: Can Caffeine Enhance Its Effects?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist TMS is a revolutionary treatment that offers hope for people living with depression and other mental...
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6 Signs It’s Time to Seek Help for Bipolar Disorder
It can be challenging to know when it is time to seek treatment for your mental health. Especially for bipolar disorder, the signs and symptoms can vary from...
Understanding Severe Depression
Depression is a mental illness that affects people in different ways and can present on a spectrum. For some, it might mean feeling sad or hopeless for a few...
What to Expect When Switching Antidepressants
When you are first diagnosed with depression, your doctor will likely prescribe antidepressant medication. If this drug doesn't work well for you or if you...
Treatment Options for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Depression is a common mental illness that can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, or gender. It is characterized by feelings of sadness, emptiness, and...
TMS: What is the SAINT Protocol?
As of September 6th, 2022, the FDA greenlit the revolutionary TMS SAINT Protocol, a groundbreaking advancement in depression treatment. TMS SAINT, or...
When to Get Help with Depression
Depression is a serious mental illness that can have a profound impact on every aspect of a person’s life. If you think you may be depressed, it’s important...
How to Get a Spravato Prescription
Spravato (Esketamine) is a new medication that has been shown to be effective in treating depression. If you are interested in Spravato, you will need to talk...
10 Signs of Adult ADHD
For many adults, the term "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder" (ADHD) conjures up images of children who can't sit still in class or finish their...
When to Get Help for OCD
If you have OCD, you may find yourself obsessively thinking about certain things or compulsively doing certain things over and over again. These thoughts and...
Alternative Treatments for Depression
Many people who have depression experience significant relief from their symptoms through standard depression treatment, which combines antidepressant...
How Effective is TMS Therapy?
Depression is a common mental health condition that affects an estimated 21 million adults throughout the United States. For many individuals, a combination...
6 Signs You May Have PTSD
If you've experienced a traumatic event, it's normal to feel scared, confused, or overwhelmed. But for some people, these feelings don't go away – they might...
