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How MDMA Is Being Used To Treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

MDMA, colloquially known as ecstasy, has gained significant momentum toward legalization in 2023 following a landmark Phase 3 clinical trial. It has been called “the single most impressive thing seen in overcoming trauma.” This was a topic that was recently discussed by Dr. Bruce Bassi. KEY TAKEAWAYS What is PTSD and what are the classic treatments? Post-traumatic […]

How can mental illness worsen isolation?

A common theme among those suffering from certain mental health conditions is the tendency to isolate oneself. This can be driven by a number of factors but can also perpetuate the feeling of loneliness and fear, and result in an ongoing cycle of self-isolation. This was a topic that was recently discussed with a guest on the #FuturePsychiatryPodcast. […]

How Can Depression, Anxiety Skew Our Perception of Reality?

As humans, our perception of the world around us shapes how we interact with it. And vice versa; how we interact with the world shapes our perceptions. This was a topic that was recently discussed with a guest on the #FuturePsychiatryPodcast. Listen to an excerpt from the podcast on this topic of skewed perceptions of reality Why is […]

How to Treat Fear-Based Anxiety Disorders

Are you struggling with fear-based anxiety responses? Learn how to manage your body’s fight or flight response through effective therapy for anxiety disorders. There are many options available for anxiety therapy. How to Treat Fear-Based Anxiety Disorders Fear-based anxiety responses are the body’s way of preparing for fight or flight. While this is a normal […]

Artificial Intelligence In Psychiatry

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used in healthcare for decades but its potential is only now being realized. Learn about the latest developments in AI and what they mean for mental healthcare.

LGBTQI* and Mental Health

Historically members of this community were labeled “mentally ill” which we know today is inaccurate. These historical inaccuracies contributed to a pervasive and unfair stigma that continues to impact the community. Today we recognize being part of the LGBTQI* community is not a symptom of mental illness but does place individuals at much higher risk of developing a mental illness during their lifetime.

How Would Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help Me?

Strategies to change one’s thinking patterns involves increasing self-awareness. Through therapy, one obtains improved insight into and understanding of these patterns. The process of doing therapy involves constructing a concept, considering how that concept will be expressed, and then reflecting on the concepts and how it sounds. Through this process of self-expression, one gains an increased level of understanding and insight into the causes of the problem.

Therapy for Work Stress

There are many reasons to discuss work satisfaction with your therapist. Many mental health problems can become more evident in the workplace. Depression, anxiety has an impact on engagement in one’s work, and fulfillment and meaning in work can have a positive impact on mental health.