MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS BLOG
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS BLOG
Thank you for visiting our mental health & wellness blog. We write about a variety of topics, including psychiatry, mental health, depression, anxiety, and how to cope with these mental health disorders—whether you suffer from them yourself, or are trying to support a struggling friend or loved one.
If you would like to learn more about the psychiatry and ketamine therapy services available at Bluewater Psychiatry, please contact us for a free initial consultation.
Addressing ADHD with Ketamine: Benefits and Risks
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects millions of people, often starting in early childhood and usually continuing into adulthood if left untreated. ADHD not only creates challenges in daily life, but it is also frequently linked with depression,...
Back-to-School Blues: Managing Stress and Anxiety
The back-to-school blues can hit hard, affecting students, parents, and teachers alike. Balancing tight schedules, academic assignments, and the daily juggle of schoolwork or carpooling can quickly lead to stress and anxiety. Learning how to identify and manage your...
The Importance of Mental Health: Why Mental Health Is Just As Crucial As Physical Health
Life gets busy, and during the rush of the day-to-day, it's easier to focus on our physical health while ignoring our mental well-being. The importance of mental health is just as significant as physical health, as it affects how we think, feel, and manage everyday...
What Is Integrative Therapy and Why Is It Important in Ketamine Therapy?
What is Integrative Therapy? Integration in therapy means combining different therapeutic techniques to create a treatment plan tailored to each person's unique needs. Instead of sticking to just one method, integrative therapy uses a mix of approaches to address a...
Taming the Trauma Tiger: Managing PTSD Symptoms with Ketamine
Life can be unpredictable. Sometimes, we face challenges that leave deep scars. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is known to be one of the most challenging results of trauma, often leaving many feeling like they're wrestling with a ferocious tiger within. It's an...
Small Talk, Big Anxious? You’re Not Alone: Conquering Social Anxiety
Navigating social situations can be daunting for many, but for those with an anxiety disorder, it's an overwhelming experience that can significantly impact daily life. Social anxiety, or social phobia, is characterized by an intense fear of being judged or...
Finding Stability: How Ketamine Therapy Can Aid in Managing Bipolar Disorder
Imagine feeling euphoric one day, brimming with energy and ideas, only to plummet into a profound sadness the next. This is the reality for many individuals living with bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood...
Could Ketamine Treatment Help Provide Support for Men’s Mental Health Crisis
June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month—a time dedicated to addressing the distinct mental health challenges that men often face. Despite higher rates of depression, suicide, and substance abuse compared to women, men are significantly less likely to seek...
Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Youth
Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being for everyone, including LGBTQ+ youth. While being LGBTQ+ itself doesn't cause mental health issues, the unique challenges they face can significantly impact their mental well-being. From discrimination to lack of...
Beyond Talk Therapy: Exploring Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is famously a difficult diagnosis to cure. Often, traditional psychiatric drugs don’t work, or don’t work well enough, and the condition can go on to have life-altering effects. For the past few decades, though, alternative...
Sunshine on Your Mind: How Getting Outside Boosts Your Mood
Sunshine isn’t only good for a day at the beach. The amount of daylight sun you take in has a direct effect on your mental health, which means getting outside boosts your mood. There are so many ways to take advantage of the warmer months, getting much needed sun...
Stuck in a Loop? How Ketamine Can Help Break Free from OCD
Ketamine treatment has proven itself a valuable tool in treating tough cases of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. One area that hasn’t received as much attention is ketamine’s ability to help those who suffer break free from OCD. With research ongoing, ketamine treatment...
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