What is the Best Therapy Approach for Veterans?
Therapy is an incredibly useful and healing process for anybody, especially for veterans. The experiences of service often expose individuals to traumatic experiences that can lead to harmful conditions after coming back home. Mental health issues such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, when left untreated, can make it difficult to adjust […]
Breaking Through the Darkness: Understanding Treatment-Resistant Depression and Spravato
Introduction Welcome to our blog dedicated to shedding light on treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and a groundbreaking treatment option known as Spravato (esketamine). If you or a loved one are struggling with TRD, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. This blog aims to provide valuable information, resources, and hope for those navigating the challenges […]
The Impact of Sacramento’s Outdoor Activities on Mental Health
Exercise is like a grand adventure, and it’s not just about breaking a sweat! Imagine this: stepping outdoors, even for just a quick moment, can be your secret recipe for turbocharging your mind and taking your spirit on a joy ride. Sacramento, a city known for its natural beauty, provides a wide range of outdoor […]
Nutrition and Mental Health: How Sacramento’s Local Farm-to-Table Movement Makes a Difference
We live in times when well-being matters more than ever. Mental health, long in the shadows, has become an essential topic for public discussion. In Sacramento, a unique intersection between nutrition and mental health is making waves: the local farm-to-table movement. The Impact of Nutrition on Mental Health The Nutrient-Brain Connection In the exciting journey […]
Chronic Vs. Acute Medical Conditions: What You Need To Know
If you are like most people, you probably think that acute and chronic medical conditions are one and the same. After all, they both have to do with health, right? Wrong! While acute and chronic medical conditions may share some common characteristics, there is a big difference between the two. In this blog post, we […]
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. There are three types of bipolar disorder. All three types involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. These moods range from periods […]
Depression
Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. Some forms of depression are slightly […]