Holiday cheer. The season of giving. Peace on Earth. The idea that the holidays are the “most wonderful time of the year” is ingrained in our cultural lexicon. But for people with holiday depression, this time of the year is anything but jolly. What is holiday depression? Holiday depression is…
Ketamine Clinics vs Ketamine Treatment at Jeff Ditzell Psychiatry Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic drug used to treat treatment resistant depression and other mental health disorders. It has been used for years on the clinical scene and has now become more of a mainstream method. So much so that you…
Patients awaiting epilepsy surgery agreed to keep a running log of their mood while researchers used tiny wires to monitor electrical activity in their brains. The combination revealed a circuit for sadness. Scientists may have caught a glimpse of what sadness looks like in the brain. A study of 21…
Just in time for the winter solstice, scientists may have figured out how short days can lead to dark moods. Two recent studies suggest the culprit is a brain circuit that connects special light-sensing cells in the retina with brain areas that affect whether you are happy or sad. When…
It’s finally springtime! The flowers are blooming, and the birds are chirping. The sun is setting later than 5 PM so maybe you can catch a glimpse of it on your way out of work. It is a time associated with beauty, optimism, and new beginnings – not to mention…
This post is not to be interpreted as a “cure” for depression. Depression is a complex, multi-factorial illness. Nutrition however, may a play a role in easing some of the symptoms. If you are experiencing depression, please be sure to seek the help of a qualified mental health professional. 1)…
Recent estimates show that 17.3 million American adults–7.1 percent of the adult population–had a major depressive episode in the past year, and 11 million adults experienced severe impairment as a result. Unfortunately, up to one-third of those who are treated for depression don’t respond to treatment. Ketamine infusion therapy is…