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Relax. No one’s in control. In this open-label study, a subset of 24 patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) received either 15mg of psilocybin or 100mcg LSD in combination with psychotherapy; subjective drug effects and depression scores were measured. Patients with TRD showed a 29% improvement in symptoms after psychedelic-assisted therapy (with psilocybin or LSD). Greater relaxation during psychedelic dosing sessions predicted greater improvements in depression symptoms. According to the authors, “Importantly, psilocybin and LSD were similarly effective in improving depressive symptoms. … The potential role of relaxation during psychedelic-assisted therapy deserves further discussion, as it emerged as a particularly strong predictor of antidepressant response.” (Link in comments)

"...According to a large 2020 research review involving over 22,500 participants, those with anxiety disorder were much more likely than those without it to develop tinnitus over time..." https://lnkd.in/em7jqD9q #Research #Anxiety #MentalHealth #Tinnitus #HealthStudy #Wellness #MedicalResearch #HealthAwareness #Psychology #Healthcare

VA Funds Studies on New Therapies for Treating Mental Health Conditions   The VA has released a request for applications (RFA) inviting proposals from its network of VA researchers, in collaboration with academic institutions, to study the use of psychedelic compounds such as 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and psilocybin in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. This marks the first time since the 1960s that the VA is funding research on these compounds. The initiative aims to gather definitive scientific evidence on the potential efficacy and safety of psychedelic compounds when used in conjunction with psychotherapy to treat veterans with PTSD and depression. The move is part of the VA's commitment to exploring innovative approaches to improve the health and quality of life for veterans, aligning with the Biden-Harris Administration's focus on veterans' well-being. Research on these compounds will be conducted under stringent safety protocols and regulatory approvals from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

I urge you to take a moment and read my most recent article published in Psychiatric Times, on the research and benefits behind low-dose lithium. With my own patients, low and microdose lithium has been invaluable for helping with irritability, anger, and addiction. As a treatment, low-dose lithium can act like a bridge between medications and integrative approaches, supporting well-being with reduced adverse effects. https://lnkd.in/eJFhfdw8

Revolutionizing Mental Health: My Gut Feelings Introduces Innovative Medication Management Services — PRBuzz.co — My #Gut #Feelings unveils groundbreaking #Medication #Management #services revolutionizing #mental #healthcare with a #focus on #mood disorders like #major #depression #bipolar #disorder #anxiety #PTSD and #OCD The #clinic #goes #beyond #traditional approaches, offering integrative #options and #psychedelic #treatments including ketamine, for #rapid #relief from severe or treatment-resistant depression. OAKLAND, Calif., May 28, 2024 My Gut Feelings, a progressive healthcare provider, is excited to unveil its groundbreaking Medication Management services designed to revolutionize mental healthcare. Focused on mood disorders such as major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD, My Gut Feelings offers thorough diagnostic evaluations and personalized treatment plans. The Medication Management services at My Gut Feelings surpass traditional approaches, catering to patients interested in integrative or functional medicine options. Alongside medication management, the team can recommend supplements to support a holistic approach to mental wellness. One of the innovative treatments offered by My Gut Feelings Psychiatry in North Bethesda, MD, is the use of psychedelics, particularly ketamine, for patients suffering from severe or treatment-resistant depression. The use of intramuscular, intravenous, and intranasal Ketamine has demonstrated encouraging outcomes in offering swift alleviation for these conditions. patients. Furthermore, My Gut Feelings Psychiatry in North Bethesda, MD, is an approved REMS site for intranasal esketamine

Ketamine (safely prescribed by a qualified medical professional through Journey Clinical in NYC) is being used in psychotherapy to increase positive results for mood and symptom management. Take a look what Journey Clinical has to say : What is Ketamine? Ketamine is a legal, safe and effective medicine used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety and PTSD. Ketamine has rapidly acting antidepressant and mood-enhancing effects, which can begin to take effect within 1-2 hrs. after treatment. It works by blocking the brain’s NMDA receptors as well as by stimulating AMPA receptors, which are thought to help form new synaptic connections and boost neural circuits that regulate stress and mood. Ketamine has also been shown to enhance overall neuroplasticity for lasting symptom improvement. Ketamine can be administered in a variety of ways, including IV infusion, intramuscular injection, via nasal spray and using sublingual lozenges. In my work with Journey Clinical we only use the sublingual lozenge form.

Depression is common amongst older people residing in long‐term care facilities. Currently, most residents treated for depression are prescribed antidepressant medications...but are psychological therapies effective? 📚 🔍 New #SystematicReview looks at the evidence from 19 studies with 873 participants with #depression Key messages – Psychological therapies (sometimes known as talking therapies) may treat symptoms of depression better than non‐therapy approaches in older adults living in long‐term care (LTC) facilities (for example, nursing or residential homes and assisted‐living facilities). – Psychological therapies may also be better than non‐therapy approaches for increasing quality of life and psychological well‐being (an individual's emotional health and overall functioning) in the short term. 🚩 The evidence for these effects is very uncertain, limiting our confidence in the findings. The evidence could be strengthened by better reporting and higher‐quality RCTs of psychological therapies in LTC, including trials with larger samples, reporting results separately for those with and without cognitive impairment and dementia, and longer‐term outcomes to determine when effects wane. 🤓 Read the full #CochraneReview and the #PlainLanguage summary in the #CochraneLibrary https://lnkd.in/efzuvAgF Davison TE, Bhar S, Wells Y, Owen PJ, You E, Doyle C, Bowe SJ, Flicker L. Psychological therapies for depression in older adults residing in long‐term care settings. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2024, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD013059. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD013059.pub2 #CognitiveBehaviouralTherapy #olderadults #seniors #oldagehome #longtermcare

Did you know that diagnoses can and do change over time? A diagnosis describes the state of your brain's neural connections and emotional responses at any given moment. Your diagnosis is a list of symptoms we track, measuring improvement (or lack thereof) in relation to our interventions. A diagnosis is not a genetic code that charts the destiny of how you think, feel, and act.  When you include integrative psychiatric care in your treatment plan, you are taking an approach to your recovery that guides you through any shifts in diagnosis. We look at all of the symptoms individually and as a whole, addressing them in the way that fits your needs most, with or without medication.  If you have been wondering what a different approach to your wellness plan could feel like, I would love to connect with you about integrative psychiatric care and if that may be a fit for you. Visit the comments or my bio to book your first appointment today and start investing in your health with support along the way.   #PsychiatricNursePractitioner #IntegrativeHealth #IntegrativeMedicine #AcceptingNewPatients

TMS explained 🧠 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a form of brain stimulation that uses electromagnetism to stimulate the nerve cells in the brain. By repetitively exciting or inhibiting these cells using the stimulation, TMS can produce long lasting changes in the brain to help treat a range of conditions. TMS is also typically used when other treatments have not worked. It is currently TGA-approved in Australia for the treatment of depression, with Medicare rebates now available for eligible* adult patients that have tried two or more antidepressant medications without any significant benefits to their symptoms. TMS may also help patients with other conditions, such as OCD, PTSD, pain management and tinnitus, with evidence continuing to emerge for a range of psychiatric and neurological conditions. 👉 For more information on TMS and how it works, visit our website at www.modalis.com.au or email our friendly team at tms@modalis.com.au. #tms #transcranialmagneticstimulation #repetitivetranscranialmagneticstimulation #rtms #brainstimulation #tmsaustralia #perthmedicalcommunity #TMSperth #depression #midland

Something not talked about - "hope trauma." When there is a lack of adequate preparation, results are over promised or under delivered, there is a lack of experience and perspective to contextualize disappointing results, or hope is manipulated, unintentionally or not - vulnerable and desperate populations are at risk of trauma from the hope of a substantial and meaningful outcome. Statistics are wonderful at helping us navigate complex decisions as to what types of therapies or interventions to seek, what results to expect, and what larger populations experience, but the reality for those individuals who fall outside of the statistics is a feeling that they've been lied to or are "too different" to experience what the majority do. This article is a great example of how "hope" must be tempered at times with nurturance, support, and rationality, so it is not falsely inflated due to excitement or individual biases. It's also important to not extinguish hope when the power of belief, and the power of the mind, can also play a vitally important role in ushering in change through the mind-body connection. It's important when discussing the potential benefits of any individual therapy to also make out potential alternatives and risks clearly and thoroughly so that expectations can be managed, and disappointments (should they occur) softened. But, sometimes, even with the most thorough preparation, people that are desperate, hopeful, and vulnerable for relief, the lack of response or positive benefit can be crushing. And, it's our job as healers to be able to help catch these clients and offer a soft landing, so they can learn to catch themselves. #mdma #psychedelicmedicine #hope #trauma