Ketamine Therapy Changed My Life
In my last blog, I shared about my journey this past year and one of the treatments that have helped me heal – ozone therapy. Another treatment, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), has made a tremendous difference in my mental health and journey to overcome chronic pain. The purpose of sharing my healing journey is to […]
Body Image and Mental Health in the Time of Covid
Each year around June, I notice a smidge of angst rising in a small corner of my mind. The lingering chill of winter in New England is finally fading and, while I am here for it, the rising temperatures come with some baggage. Heat is my #1 trigger for symptoms, both from POTS and MCAS. […]
3 Tactics For Managing Anxiety Attacks
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting over 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older – 18.1% of the population – every year. I am one of them. If you have an anxiety disorder too, you are not alone. There are 3 main factors that helped […]
Athletes Advocating for Mental Health
Watching the US Open this month, fans were closely following the performance and well-being of Naomi Osaka. She took a much-needed break from the sport after facing harsh criticism for not participating in a mandatory press conference for the French Open. She shared that she was struggling from depression and believed that the high anxiety of […]
3 Ways to Know When Someone Needs Your Support
How do you recognize when someone needs support? Ideally, they would feel comfortable coming to you and asking directly for what they need. This can be easier said than done, however, which is why we created this guide to help all of us get a little better at communicating when we need something. If someone you care […]
World Mental Health Day: Tips for Those New to Therapy
These last several months of uncertainty, quarantine, and constant risk-assessment have been taxing on all of us. Our collective mental health has taken a hit. There is so much we can do, however, to feel better! Check out our resources for supporting loved ones, caring for your whole self, tips for time at home, and […]
5 Ways to Get the Most From Your Brain
It’s back to school and, as some regions open up their economies, more people are returning to work full time. Our brains are being expected to get back into the swing of things. Yet for many, our brains remain reluctant to focus for long stretches of time. The effects of stress, disrupted routines, and simply […]