Genetic testing and lab work stop the wasteful, sometimes dangerous, trial-and-error approach to mental health treatment No mental health patient has the luxury of time. Even mild anxiety or depression can impact work, relationships, and happiness. From its origins in treating severe mental health cases, Advanced Brain + Body Clinic developed techniques and processes for…
TMS Treatment for Depression Now More Accessible – Minneapolis, MN Medicare recently updated its coverage of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy for depression. Due to the impressive success rate of TMS, its non-invasive nature, and minimal side effects, Medicare now only requires patients to try and fail one antidepressant medication before they will cover TMS…
The recent death of Mathew Perry speaks to the tragedy of depression and addiction. His passing is deeply saddening, especially given his openness about his struggles and attempts to get help. This loss has special meaning for loved-ones and the mental health professionals involved in ketamine treatment of patients suffering from combined depression and addiction. …
Know the difference between a ketamine clinic and a ketamine shop Matthew Perrone, an Associated Press reporter, recently wrote Prescriptions For Ketamine Have Soared in Recent Years, Despite Little Research or Regulation. This article paints an alarming picture of ketamine use in pain management. Perrone suggests ketamine for pain could morph into the next opioid crisis. Ketamine helps…
While many wait for the ready availability of psychedelics for mental health, ketamine, is changing and saving lives now. Below we share 3 patient stories from our ketamine clinic to illustrate the powerful effect ketamine can have. That said, mental health conditions can be challenging to treat and ketamine isn’t always the answer. Before using…
For many Minnesotans, the recent legalization of recreational marijuana is very exciting news. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about cannabis and mental health. As Minnesota continues to struggle with its mental health epidemic, there are a few things that you should consider before driving to your nearest dispensary. How Cannabis Affects Mental Health…
DOS & DON’TS OF SUPPORTING SOMEONE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS With the holidays just around the corner, it’s important to know that this can be a very difficult time of year for those with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Family gatherings can be overwhelming and conversations, at times, can feel more like interrogations. Yet your help in supporting…
In a recent blog, Ketamine Misconceptions: How One Patient’s ‘Weird’ Experience Could Have Been Life-Changing, I address some common misconceptions about ketamine that may be turning people away from this life-saving treatment. In addition to the details shared in this piece, it’s important to know that there is a wide range of patient experiences when…
The New York Times recently printed an opinion piece titled “I took ketamine for depression. Things got pretty weird.” In this piece, writer Vanessa Barbara describes her experience in Juiz de Fora, Brazil using intravenous ketamine treatment for her depression. The essay made me reflect on how ketamine therapy is administered nationwide. I have 38…
This article first appeared in the Fall 2021 issue of MetroDoctors magazine, a publication of the Twin Cities Medical Society The health and social upheaval caused by the pandemic has only exacerbated the mental health crisis and those who work in healthcare find themselves overwhelmed with more severe cases. That’s why a new Minneapolis ketamine…