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. ...
Anxiety
Depression During the Holidays
'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...
Screening Patients for Anxiety: Then What?
New recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) gives busy primary physicians and their teams one more thing to implement and manage: anxiety screening. While the recommendation that adults ages 64 and younger should be screened for anxiety is...
Antidepressant Options: Classes, Optimal Dosages, Side Effects & More
People often come to our Minneapolis depression clinic believing they have tried “every medication” for their depression, though that is rarely the case.
All too often, treatment-resistant patients may, in fact, be very treatable with antidepressants. A patient’s treatment-resistance to antidepressant medication is often caused by one of three scenarios.