Advanced Brain + Body Clinic Blog
Read the latest from Dr. Brian Johns, Dr. Stephen Manlove, and the ABBC team covering topics such as treatment resistant depression, esketamine/ketmaine (Spravato), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and more.
Teen Suicide
It is heartbreaking to hear that a teenager has chosen to end their own life. The devastating news creates shock waves throughout the entire community. Family, friends, teachers, coaches, and many others are all left wondering how it’s possible that this could have happened.
Questions Providers Ask About TMS, Ketamine and Spravato in Minnesota
At the recent Minnesota Medical Association annual conference, many important questions were asked by primary care and specialist physicians during the session titled: The Use of Ketamine, Esketamine (often referred to by its brand name Spravato in Minnesota), and...
Minneapolis Ketamine and TMS Clinic Expands Team
Dr. Kellie LeBlanc Joins Advanced Brain + Body Clinic Minneapolis, MN November 18, 2021 Advanced Brain + Body Clinic (AB+BC), a growing ketamine and TMS clinic in Minneapolis/St.Paul, added Dr. Kellie LeBlanc to the team, opening more appointment options for those...
Options for Depression Management
Depression can present itself uniquely for each person, varying from mild to severe. Before deciding on a treatment for your depression, it’s important to know management options and the various levels of depression that each method is best for.
Why Ketamine Treatment for Depression Isn’t Enough
5 Essential Rules for Holistic Approach to Treatment-Resistant Depression Depression is indeed a disease. And as the name of our Minneapolis psychiatry clinic suggests, it’s a disease of the brain AND body. While depression is completely treatable in the vast majority...
Advocating for Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression, PTSD, and Anxiety
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...
New Study – Ketamine Effects and Side Effects
The science behind ketamine as an effective treatment for depression continues to grow. We've known for some time that ketamine works and that it works fast in treating depression and dramatically reducing suicidal thoughts. And thanks to a recent study, we now know...
New Ketamine, TMS and Integrative Medicine Clinic’s Rapid Expansion
Due to high demand and positive patient results, Advanced Brain + Body Clinic expands Minneapolis, MN August 17, 2021 Advanced Brain + Body Clinic (AB+BC) is a new interventional psychiatric clinic offering ketamine and esketamine (Spravato) therapy, Transcranial...
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): How it works, what to expect, side effects & more.
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...
Common Questions About Ketamine and Esketamine (Spravato)
Ketamine or esketamine (Spravato) is becoming a popular topic of discussion among mental health providers and patients suffering from depression, anxiety, and PTSD.