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.
Balancing Act: Navigating Ketamine Treatment for Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder can have you navigating a very delicate balancing act. Between episodes of mania and severe bouts of depression, it can be difficult to properly function in the world. Bipolar disorder affects nearly every aspect of your live and can interfere with...
Understanding Anxious Attachment Styles: Unraveling the Emotional Rollercoaster
As children, everyone needs love and support. While some people grow up with an abundance of parental support, others get very little. Many psychiatrists believe that the relationships between parents and children growing up strongly affect their behavior and emotions...
Ketamine and Cognitive Function: A New Approach for ADHD?
If you or someone you know suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you’re not alone! As many of 7 percent of all people will come down with the disease during childhood and, for many of these people, the symptoms will continue into their...
Understanding Different Types of Anxiety Disorders
Nearly everyone experiences anxiety at one time or another. It’s simply a part of every day life. For many people, though, their anxiety symptoms go well beyond mere daily stresses. In fact, nearly 30 percent of adults will suffer from one of the different types of...
The Role of Ketamine in Treating Trauma-Related Disorders
If you’ve experienced trauma in the past, it can seriously affect many aspects of your life for years to come. Whether you’re suffering from PTSD or one of the many other types of trauma-related disorders, you may struggle simply to live your life on a day-to-day...
What Causes Insomnia – I Just Want to Sleep
We’ve all been there at one time or another. You toss and turn, you try to relax, but you just can’t get back to sleep. Before you know it, half the night is gone, and you’re still up. Although just about everyone experiences insomnia at one time or another, for many...
OCD Treatment Options: Therapy, Medication, and Lifestyle Changes
People who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, can experience a range of symptoms that aren’t always easy to treat. Some experience a fear of contamination, while others need to be sure the surrounding things are orderly or symmetrical, or experience...
How Ketamine Therapy is Used for Depression and Its Benefits
You’ve probably heard that ketamine therapy can be a great option for treating depression. And it’s true: Ketamine, which was initially developed as an anesthetic and developed a reputation as a popular recreational drug, has increasingly been used for more...
Caregiver Burnout: You Deserve a Break Too
Whether you’re caring for a loved one or working as a professional caregiver, looking after someone with an injury, illness, or disability can both a rewarding and exhausting undertaking. More and more caregivers are reporting symptoms of stress that come from such a...
Who is Affected Most By Body Image Issues
Everyone feels down about how they look from time to time, but a person suffering from body image issues can face an uphill battle when it comes to reclaiming their self-esteem. Body image issues frequently arise in adolescence, usually affecting girls more than boys,...
Bipolar Disorder and Ketamine Treatment: The Facts
Bipolar disorder is an increasingly common diagnosis and one that can be difficult to treat. If you’ve been diagnosed with either bipolar I or bipolar II, the most common course of treatment is usually a regimen of medication, which is often combined with counseling...
Early Signs of Attachment Issues in Children
For most children, forming positive attachments to caregivers comes naturally within a supportive, loving home environment. However, attachment issues in children can develop in some cases for a variety of reasons. When this occurs, obtaining a diagnosis for your...
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