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.
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...
Ketamine Therapy for All Four Seasons
Most people have heard of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), in which people suffer from depression or other mental health issues during the winter. But many other people are finding that they suffer from similar symptoms in the summer as well. If you suffer from any...
Ketamine Treatment: IV vs Sublingual
Ketamine treatments have shown themselves to be valuable allies in the fight against many conditions, including treatment-resistant depression and chronic pain. But, like any drug, not all applications deliver the same results. Two popular applications of ketamine...
Travel Anxiety: Tips for Managing Anxiety While Traveling During the Summer
Summer means fun, freedom, and in many cases travel. For many people, though, travel is not simply about adventure or enlightenment, but anxiety as well. If travel anxiety is keeping you from fully enjoying your summer vacation, you are not alone. Luckily, there are...
The Role of Therapy and Support Groups in Body Dysmorphia Recovery
If you suffer from body dysmorphia, you know how much the condition can impact your daily life. From hours spent worrying over your physical appearance to constant anxiety in social situations, body dysmorphia can cause significant problems for people who suffer from...
Effective Strategies for Anger Management: Practical Tips and Techniques
More and more, it has become difficult for many people to stay calm in stressful situations. But letting yourself fly off the handle can lead to some regrettable situations. Fortunately, if you do find you have difficulty controlling your anger, there are many things...
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