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PTSD Is More Than You Think: Understanding Trauma, Your Nervous System, and Treatment Options
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist When most people hear "PTSD," a specific image comes to mind: a combat veteran reliving a battlefield experience, or a survivor of a single catastrophic event. While those experiences absolutely can lead to...
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Sleep and Mood: How Winter Affects Your Sleep and Mental Health
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist If you have been struggling to get out of bed on dark winter mornings, tossing and turning at night,...
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...
Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail-And How Mental Health Support Can Help You Succeed
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Every January, millions of people commit to ambitious New Year's resolutions. We promise ourselves...
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What are Some of the Goals of Depression Treatment?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Living with depression can feel overwhelming, but with the right support and a treatment plan...
How Nature Boosts Mental Health
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist How Nature Boosts Mental Health: Why August is the Perfect Month to Reconnect Outdoors Discover the...
Gut microbiota’s effect on mental health: The gut-brain Connection
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist In recent years, scientists have discovered a fascinating connection between our gut and our brains....
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...
How to Maximize the Results of TMS Therapy
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Like any form of therapy, the benefits of TMS are most powerful when paired with the right mindset,...
TMS Therapy: How Many Sessions Are Needed?
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...
How do Medications and Psychotherapy Work Together? The Life-Changing Benefits of Combining Medication and Therapy
Mental healthcare is a personal journey and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Two of the most widely used treatments for mental health are psychotherapy...
Does Cigna Insurance Cover TMS Therapy? What You Need to Know
If you’ve been struggling with depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and haven’t found relief through traditional treatment, transcranial magnetic...
How Long Does Ketamine Stay in Your System?
In recent years, ketamine has been gaining recognition for its ability to treat conditions like depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and chronic...
Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Effective for Postpartum Depression?
Bringing a new baby into the world can be a time of happiness, but for many parents, it can also bring unexpected emotional challenges. Postpartum depression...
