COVID has rearranged everything. Where we once had to get dressed and travel to work, now we roll over and open our laptops. Where we used to enjoy bustling restaurants packed diners, now we order in. And of course, therapy has changed, too. Online sessions with a therapist have become…
Many people only know about Ketamine as a club drug, but its medicinal uses go back over 50 years. Now it’s being used to help with treatment resistant depression, OCD, and other issues that have been nonresponsive to other treatments, and with great success! Dr. Jeffrey Ditzell joins us…
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…
These days it seems everybody has ADHD, or rather, the diagnosis has become synonymous with anyone with a lack of focus. While this is undoubtedly a symptom of ADHD, it does not equate to an actual diagnosis. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can be challenging to diagnose accurately, just as it…
We’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat.” Science is now showing the connection between nutrition and mental health. What we eat can either contribute to or help ease anxiety. Similarly, when we feel anxious – our food decisions can be impacted. Follow these steps to improve your symptoms…
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…
Life coaching and therapy have many things in common, but there are important differences, too. Although a common misconception is that coaching is simply watered-down therapy, this isn’t true. Coaching and therapy are two different services meant for different audiences. Dr. Ditzell Psychiatry offers both therapy and life coaching. Which…