For many Minnesotans, the recent legalization of recreational marijuana is very exciting news. However, as Minnesota continues to struggle with its mental health epidemic, there are a few things that people should consider before driving to your nearest dispensary. ...
'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...
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...
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...
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...
What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) was developed in 1985, and has been FDA-approved since 2008 as an alternative treatment for depression. TMS is covered by most health insurance plans for those with treatment resistant...