Treatment resistant depression is exactly what it sounds like: major depressive disorder (MDD) that, despite standard intervention, fails to respond to treatment. Experts have not settled on a single definition of the condition but failing to respond to two...
Since the pandemic hit, video conferencing has been a critical component in keeping people employed and connected. Platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Skype enable us to hold work meetings remotely, and catch up with friends and family in a way that feels much...
What is ketamine used for? Many people think of ketamine as a “club drug,” and many others know only of its application in veterinary medicine. Ketamine, however, is a safe and powerful drug that is used for many different medical applications. Most commonly, ketamine...
Traumatic life events—such as the death of a loved one, divorce, or loss of a job—tend to take up mental and emotional space, prompting us to stop and evaluate these uncomfortable feelings. Without such a trigger, however, the daily grind has a way of distracting us...
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 15-20 million people are diagnosed with and treated for depression every year. This makes depression the most common mental illness in the United States. However, for roughly 30 percent of these patients, standard...
Traditionally, therapies for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) focus on facing and processing one’s trauma. However, new research has found that transcendental meditation (TM) may help people heal more effectively. The restful approach required of practicing TM...
