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How Does Telehealth Work for Mental Health Appointments?

How Does Telehealth Work for Mental Health Appointments?

Telehealth is convenient and accessible, and virtual therapy is easier for people whose mental and emotional challenges make it hard to talk or go to appointments. Most importantly, therapy through telehealth is just as effective as office visits.
Nov 6th, 2024

Understanding Adjustment Disorder

Whether you’re excited about a change in your life or you face a difficult transition, it’s natural to experience stress, anxiety, and depression. If your emotional reactions are too intense, though, you may have adjustment disorder.
Oct 1st, 2024
How to Support a Loved One Through PTSD

How to Support a Loved One Through PTSD

If you have a loved one suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you may not be sure what to do or how you can help. Here, we guide you on how to support them and how to take care of yourself as well.
Jun 19th, 2024
What Is Spravato and When Should It Be Used for Depression?

What Is Spravato and When Should It Be Used for Depression?

If you suffer from depression and haven’t responded to at least two different treatments in the past, it may be time to consider Spravato™. Take a moment to learn more about this clinically proven approach that might be your answer.
May 1st, 2024
Myths and Facts About Ketamine

Myths and Facts About Ketamine

Have you heard about ketamine but just aren’t sure what to believe? We’re here to dispel the myths and give you the facts, so you can know the truth about what it is and how it works.
Apr 1st, 2024

Lesser-Known Symptoms of Depression

Depression has its well-known symptoms, such as persistent sadness and feelings of hopelessness. But many don’t pay attention to the underlying signs that can indicate the condition is present. Here, we shed light on other symptoms of depression.
Mar 11th, 2024

Helping a Loved One with Chronic Pain

Watching your loved one suffer from pain can make you feel helpless when it comes to providing relief for them. You may feel like there’s little you can do to help. Keep reading to learn what you can do to help and support them.
Feb 5th, 2024
What to Do If Your Antidepressant Isn't Working

What to Do If Your Antidepressant Isn't Working

If you feel like you’ve been hitting a brick wall when it comes to finding an antidepressant that works, it may be time to consider an alternative treatment. Let’s explore your options here.
Jan 10th, 2024
Am I a Candidate for Spravato? 

Am I a Candidate for Spravato? 

Unsuccessful treatments for depression can leave you feeling at a loss. If you’re struggling with depression, Spravato® may be the answer. Let’s find out if it might be right for you.
Dec 1st, 2023
All About IV Ketamine Infusions

All About IV Ketamine Infusions

If you or a loved one suffer from mental health issues and haven’t had success with traditional treatments, it may be time to consider IV ketamine infusions. Take a few moments to learn about them in this post.
Oct 2nd, 2023
What to Do When PTSD and Suicidal Ideation Coincide

What to Do When PTSD and Suicidal Ideation Coincide

Struggling with PTSD can greatly affect your mental health and even sometimes lead to suicidal ideation. We’re here to help! Keep reading to learn the steps you can take to set your path on a hopeful journey.
Sep 11th, 2023
How to Manage Your Severe Social Anxiety

How to Manage Your Severe Social Anxiety

Severe social anxiety can be detrimental to your quality of life. We have effective ways to help you manage this condition, so you can stop the struggle and begin to thrive. Keep reading to learn more.
Jun 30th, 2023

10 Reasons to See a Functional Medicine Practitioner

If you’re ready to discover the root cause of your health concern, consider functional medicine. The benefits of seeing a functional medicine practitioner can benefit you in numerous ways. Here are 10 reasons that explain how.
May 5th, 2023

What Is Functional Medicine?

Are you ready to learn about the benefits of functional medicine, which seeks to understand why you’re sick, not just what medications can help you? Continue reading as we explore its purpose, how it works, and how it can benefit you.
Apr 3rd, 2023
What Most Don't Understand About CRPS

What Most Don't Understand About CRPS

If you’re having symptoms of pain that don’t seem to make any sense, you could be suffering from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). You aren’t alone. Keep reading to learn more about CRPS and to understand what might be happening in your body.
Dec 11th, 2022
 Tips to Help You Sleep When You Have Anxiety

Tips to Help You Sleep When You Have Anxiety

Is your anxiety interfering with your getting restful, healthy sleep? If so, you need a solution. Take a moment to read a few ways you can start to promote healthy rest at night.
Nov 2nd, 2022
How Psychotherapy Can Help Relieve Your Anxiety

How Psychotherapy Can Help Relieve Your Anxiety

If you struggle with any type of anxiety disorder, consider turning to psychotherapy, or talk therapy. This method of treatment can give you the support you need and help you gain a high-quality life.
Oct 1st, 2022
5 Conditions That Functional Medicine Treats

5 Conditions That Functional Medicine Treats

If you’re looking to rid your body of health issues, or at least learn how to manage them in a healthy way, you should consider functional medicine. Here, you’ll find out how it works and learn about some of the issues it can treat.
Aug 2nd, 2022
Gut Health

How Your Gut Health Can Become Compromised

You may not realize it, but did you know that your gut health plays one of the biggest roles in your overall wellness? Here, you’ll learn what can cause it to be unhealthy and how to keep it strong.
Jun 10th, 2022
Struggling With OCD? Get Relief With Ketamine

Struggling With OCD? Get Relief With Ketamine

Are your symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affecting your quality of life? We can help. Keep reading to learn about the innovative ketamine treatment that can give you relief.
Jan 23rd, 2022

How Ketamine Infusion Therapy Is Helping Veterans

Are you a veteran who suffers from mental health challenges, such as depression, PTSD, or even suicidal thoughts? Or, do you know a veteran who does? If so, ketamine infusion therapy might be the answer to providing much-needed relief.
Oct 4th, 2021

Patient Update Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In response to the recent Bay Area shelter-in-place order, our clinic will remain open to provide your treatments which are medically necessary to maintain your mental and physical health. To avoid a recurrence of symptoms, please keep to your regular tre
Mar 20th, 2020
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How to Prepare for Your Ketamine Treatment

Ketamine infusion therapy has helped many people with treatment-resistant depression. Learn about this effective depression therapy and the steps you need to take to get ready for your treatment.
May 6th, 2019
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Treat Your Depression with Newly FDA Approved Spravato

If you suffer from depression but have not found an effective treatment, you should know about a new breakthrough FDA-approved drug to treat depression called Spravato. Learn how this new antidepressant can help you or a loved one — quickly.
Mar 20th, 2019
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Understanding the First Steps of Treating PTSD

Symptoms of PTSD such as anxiety, depression, and emotional outbursts can interfere with your quality of life. Learn about effective treatment options that can help you overcome your traumatic experience so you can find peace and happiness again.
Jan 15th, 2019
Dr. M Rameen Ghorieshi, Palo Alto Mind Body

What to expect during your ketamine therapy

Medically supervised ketamine infusion therapy is becoming the treatment of choice for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other difficult-to-treat mental health issues. Learn why and what to expect before, during, and after ketamine therapy.
Dec 6th, 2018
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How Ketamine Differs from Antidepressants

Millions of Americans — more than 16 million, to be exact — suffer from major depressive episodes each year, about a third of whom do not respond to antidepressants. There’s new hope for these cases in the form of ketamine.
Nov 29th, 2018
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Choosing a Ketamine Provider to Treat Your Depression

If you or someone you love has treatment-resistant depression, you may be considering IV ketamine treatments. If so, be sure to choose a provider with the psychiatric expertise needed to deliver safe, effective IV ketamine treatment.
Oct 24th, 2018