Mental Health & Wellness Blog
Education, insight, and honest answers on psychiatry, ketamine therapy,
TMS, and Spravato — for anyone navigating mental health treatment
in Rhode Island or the surrounding area.
Mental Health & Wellness Blog
Thank you for visiting our mental health & wellness blog. Here, we explore topics in psychiatry, depression, anxiety, and evidence-based treatment options—written to help you understand your care, not just cope with it, whether you’re navigating your own mental health or supporting someone you love. If you’d like to learn more about the psychiatry and ketamine therapy services available at Bluewater Psychiatry, we invite you to book a discovery call. We accept BCBS and Aetna as insurance providers, and our team can walk you through what support may be available depending on your benefits.
Is Ketamine a Remedy for Insomnia
Many sufferers of mental health issues like depression and anxiety have found relief from ketamine therapy, so it’s natural to wonder if this drug might be a remedy for insomnia, too. The answer is a little more complicated than yes or no, with more research needed....
PTSD and CPTSD: What’s the Difference and What Can I Do?
Suffering from the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) can have a long-lasting and devastating impact on a person’s life. And while the symptoms of each can be similar, their roots are not. Until recently,...
Learning Disabilities are More Common Than You Think
Learning disabilities affect all types of people, regardless of where they live or their demographic. It might sound surprising, but research shows that in the U.S. one in five children are affected by a learning disability like ADHD or dyslexia, making this type of...
The Cost of Caring: Navigating Caregiver Stress
Being a caregiver is one of the most selfless acts of love that we can show to our loved ones, especially to our aging parents. However, the role of being a caregiver for a senior family member or friend can also be challenging, overwhelming, and stressful – mentally,...
Bipolar Disorder: What is it and How Do I Manage It?
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depressive illness, is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. This disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings that can be overwhelming and difficult to manage. If you've recently been diagnosed...
Different Attachment Styles and Each May Affect You
Attachment theory proposes that early experiences with caregivers shape our ability to form and maintain relationships throughout our lives. Research has identified four main attachment styles: secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful-avoidant. Each style is...
Do I Need Anger Management Therapy?
Anger is one of the most natural and complicated emotions we as humans experience. The pressures of modern life and the aggravations that greet us each day create a perfect arena for anger to manifest itself. But sometimes the way we experience anger can begin to have...
Overcoming Performance Anxiety
Performance anxiety, also known as stage fright, is a type of anxiety that occurs when someone is expected to perform in front of an audience or take part in an activity that is being evaluated by others. This can include things like public speaking, playing an...
Has College Stress Become too Much?
As college students, it's common to feel overwhelmed by academic and social pressures. However, in recent years, the college stress by students has reached unprecedented levels. The American Psychological Association (APA) reports that college students today are...
Understanding Anxiety Attacks and Their Impact on Mental Health
An anxiety attack can be a terrifying experience. It’s that feeling of sheer panic, when your heart races, your chest tightens, your palms sweat, and you feel like you’re suffocating. But are anxiety attacks harmless? Let’s explore this question in more detail and...
Coping with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be a disabling mental illness that affects 1 in 40 adults. OCD is characterized by obsessive thoughts and intrusive compulsions, which can have a profound effect on daily life. This blog post will discuss what OCD looks like,...
Understanding Trichotillomania and How to Get Help
If you or someone close to you is struggling with trichotillomania (also known as hair-pulling disorder), it’s important to understand that this is a mental illness, not a personal choice. Though it can be difficult to manage, there are treatments and resources...
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