Some people deal with bipolar disorder or severe depression that doesn’t respond to traditional treatments. There are other options available, and one of those options is Electroconvulsive Therapy. Simply known as ECT, this therapy is an electrical current that stimulates the brain. Unlike Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, patients who undergo ECT are given anesthesia before treatment. … Read more
Cannot imagine starting the day without a mug of steaming hot coffee or a glass of cold brew? You aren’t alone. Caffeine acts as a much-needed energy booster – probably why the ritual becomes so addictive in the long run. Caffeine addiction is real, and you cannot ignore the effects. Around 75-80% of the global … Read more
Most of us know how telemedicine works. You open your app, talk to your doctor, and get prescribed medicine for your ailment. You don’t need to book an appointment. Telepsychiatry works kind of the same way. It is a branch of telemedicine that allows psychiatrists to offer a range of services to patients via online … Read more
There’s a rapidly increasing body of evidence that the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms called Psilocybin is an effective treatment for end-of-life depression. Several studies over the past decade which investigated using pure psilocybin to treat depression and anxiety in cancer patients have found the psychedelic has a surprisingly large and long-lasting effect. Empathogenic medications … Read more
Researchers have long believed psychedelic drugs like MDMA could be used to help treat severe mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, addiction, and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Now, it seems they finally have some impressive data to back up their beliefs, taking it one step closer to FDA approval. New results from phase 3 clinical … Read more
If the short, dark days of winter make you feel less energetic, and a bit down in the dumps, it’s natural (and it’s called the winter blues). But if you find that your winter blues are becoming more regular, or daily, it could be that you’re suffering from a case of the SADs. Seasonal depression, … Read more
We all experience mood changes. It’s natural. But if your moods are fluctuating from really high (manic) to really low (depression), it could be caused by a mental health condition known as Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental illness that mostly affects your mood. It has an impact on how you feel, and … Read more
Anxiety is a common disorder affecting 40 million adults in the United States. Anxiety develops from a complex set of brain chemistry, traumatic life events and personality traits. However, genetics can also put you at the risk of developing anxiety. What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension and fear about possible future events. … Read more
Physical injuries can cause several psychological effects. These can impact mental health and slow down the recovery of physical injuries. Thankfully, if the injury is minor, it may not disrupt your daily life and can be taken care of through self-care or little to no treatment. Minor physical injuries rarely cause mental health problems or … Read more
The amygdala is the stress evaluator of your brain – it gauges situations and releases stress hormones based on the situation at hand. It’s the part of the body that activates your fight-or-flight response. The second part of the brain that PTSD depends on is the hippocampus. This is the part of your brain where … Read more