BestMind
Mental Health Blog
Seasonal Depression in Central Oregon: Coping With Bend’s Long Winters
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist People move to Bend partly for the sun. It's in every relocation article: Central Oregon is the dry side of the mountains, the high desert, the place that gets light while the Willamette Valley sits under a...
Most Recent
Self-Care Isn’t a Bubble Bath
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Search "self-care" and you will get a very specific picture: candles, face masks, a glass of wine, a...
What Trauma Really Does to the Body
When people think about trauma, they usually picture it as a memory: something painful from the past that the mind keeps replaying. That is part of the story,...
The Pressure to Hold It All Together
Some people are known for keeping everything running. They are the ones who remember the appointments, cover for the team, answer the late-night texts, and...
Latest
Mood Stabilizers for Depression and Anxiety: What You Need to Know?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Mood stabilizers are a class of drugs most often used to manage mood swings and emotional...
Challenges of the Military Transition to Civilian Life
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be a challenging journey. Military life...
How TMS Helps Military Members & Dependents
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Military families face unique challenges that can deeply impact their mental health and well-being....
Using TMS Therapy For Fibromyalgia
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million adults in the United States. Living with fibromyalgia can be a...
How Alcohol Makes Your Depression Symptoms Worse
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist The connection between alcohol and depression is complex and bidirectional. Drinking too much...
Who Qualifies for TMS Therapy? (TMS Requirements)
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is a breakthrough procedure for treating depression...
Antepartum Depression: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist You might have heard about postpartum depression, the mood disorder that affects mothers after...
How Social Media Affects Your Mental Health and Causes Depression
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist We all know that humans are social creatures, and with that in mind, it’s no wonder that social...
What is Low-Grade Depression? Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Low-grade depression, also known as mild depression, is a less severe form of depression. It has...
What to Do When Antidepressants Don’t Work for You (and Why)
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist For some people, antidepressants are a life-saving medication that restores their quality of living...
Morning Depression: Everything You Need to Know. Symptoms & Treatment
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist We all struggle to get out of bed and start the day sometimes, but if this is your daily reality...
Depression vs. Anxiety: Which One Do I Have? Symptoms & Treatment
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health disorders, affecting millions of...
