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Mental Health Care in Northeast Portland: In-Person and Virtual Options
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Northeast Portland residents can access psychiatric medication management, ADHD testing, TMS therapy, and esketamine treatment through BestMind Behavioral Health. Telehealth appointments are available now...
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Mental Health Is Health: Why We Still Treat It Like It’s Optional, and What It Costs Us
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Every May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, an observance that has marked American...
Telehealth Mental Health Care: What a Virtual Psychiatry Visit Really Looks Like
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Many people consider reaching out for mental health support but never follow through. The reasons...
The Role of Routine in Supporting Mental Health
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist In culture that often prizes spontaneity and hustle, routine can feel like a constraint. But for...
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How to Get a Spravato Prescription
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Spravato (Esketamine) is a new medication that has been shown to be effective in treating...
10 Signs of Adult ADHD
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist For many adults, the term "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder" (ADHD) conjures up images of...
When to Get Help for OCD
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist If you have OCD, you may find yourself obsessively thinking about certain things or compulsively...
Alternative Treatments for Depression
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Many people who have depression experience significant relief from their symptoms through standard...
How Effective is TMS Therapy?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Depression is a common mental health condition that affects an estimated 21 million adults...
6 Signs You May Have PTSD
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist If you've experienced a traumatic event, it's normal to feel scared, confused, or overwhelmed. But...
When to Get Treatment for Anxiety
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Anxiety is a common experience. It’s normal to feel anxious and worried about a great many things,...
5 Benefits of Telemedicine
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Telemedicine is a relatively new form of healthcare delivery that suits our modern society. While it...
3 Early Signs of Bipolar Disorder
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that involves a fluctuation between feeling manic and...
An In-Depth Look at SpravatoⓇ
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist People with depression don't have to suffer from the symptoms on their own. You have treatment...
TMS: How Does It Work and How Long Does It Last?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist If you have been diagnosed with depression or think you have signs of depression, you may believe...
An In-Depth Look at Social Anxiety Disorder
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist If you or a loved one struggles with social situations, you might wonder about the cause of the...
