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Psychiatry and Medication Management in Clackamas, OR
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Medication management is the ongoing process of finding the right psychiatric medication and dose, then monitoring results, side effects, and interactions over time. At BestMind's Clackamas clinic on SE...
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When Anxiety Doesn’t Have a Reason
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Most people understand anxiety that has a cause. A big presentation, a medical test, a hard...
Men’s Mental Health: Why “I’m Fine” Costs So Much
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Men's Mental Health: Why "I'm Fine" Costs So Much Ask most men how they are doing and you will hear...
Beyond Postpartum: The Full Spectrum of Maternal Mental Health
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, anchored by World Maternal Mental Health Day on May 6...
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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
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Mental healthcare is a personal journey and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Two of the most...
Does Cigna Insurance Cover TMS Therapy? What You Need to Know
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist If you’ve been struggling with depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and haven’t found...
How Long Does Ketamine Stay in Your System?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist In recent years, ketamine has been gaining recognition for its ability to treat conditions like...
Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Effective for Postpartum Depression?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Bringing a new baby into the world can be a time of happiness, but for many parents, it can also...
TMS for Eating Disorders
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can disrupt multiple aspects of a...
Accelerated TMS vs. Traditional TMS: Which One Makes Sense for You?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Accelerated TMS (aTMS) is a new approach to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy. Both...
