But for many, the spooky season of Halloween time only highlights the nightmares that interfere with sleep and quality of life. Today we examine the relationship between anxiety and the nighttime disturbances of nightmares and night sweats.
Due to the variety of symptoms patients can report, Fibro can steal your quality of life. All of these symptoms can trigger the others, causing an endless loop of dysfunction.The good news for those with Fibro is that there are exciting new solutions.
It is not just anecdotal – studies have shown that the mental health of children is closely connected to their parents’ mental health. A child’s healthy development depends on their parents—and other caregivers who act in the role of parents—who support th
If you have been diagnosed with PTSD, know that you have options outside of the VA, many at no charge to you. We offer clinical research studies, private practice support with physicians who are veterans and ketamine therapy.
Brandon Lenfest, guest contributor and long-time staffer at the clinic, offers a fresh perspective on the journey of mental health and mental wellness.
Support your brain health 24/7! We recently interviewed Sofia Sambunaris, an aspiring (and practicing!) food health expert who explains how you don’t need to sacrifice nutrition when you're on the go.
If you are frustrated with the VA, you have other options. Please call the Institute for Advanced Medical Research at 770-817-9200 and find out about our specialized programs for vet.
It's great to be aware, but life only gets better when you take action. Call us at 770-817-9200 or share this number with someone who can benefit from specialized medical support for their disorder.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, a glass of wine may relax you in the short term, but it’s still important to deal with the underlying cause, especially if it is a medical condition called anxiety.
Food is your fuel; it can help you fight a virus, decrease inflammation, increase immunity, turn genetic markers for disease on or off. Take the challenge and use one of these 3 suggestions to change how you feel today!
Social Anxiety Disorder is not the same as being simply shy; those who are afflicted worry about being rejected or embarrassed in social situations. Could it be time for you to investigate a solution?
While being anxious can help us to overcome some of life's most challenging situations, when it becomes intrusive or all-encompassing as an anxiety disorder, you can miss out on life.
Living with social anxiety disorder may be challenging, but you have options. There are many ways to help manage and overcome social anxiety triggers and reduce symptoms.
Unfortunately, women are prone to chronic pain disorders than men. According to U.S. Government statistics, females are 90% more likely to be diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. But there are treatment options for both genders available.
PTSD never entirely goes away; however, with proper treatment, PTSD symptoms can be diminished and made manageable. Experiencing a traumatic event doesn’t have to take over your life. We are here to help and want to guide you through the trauma you faced!
Anxiety conditions can be disabling and result in life-disrupting stress, fear, and panic attacks. Ketamine therapy has shown promising results for treating mental disorders like anxiety to enhance lifestyle and ease extreme symptoms of the disorder.
Depression can present in many different ways, often hiding under the diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
59% of individuals with anxiety also meet criteria to be diagnosed with secondary depression.
The transition between high school and college is stressful but having a thoughtful plan for building a support system and predicting where students may struggle can help.
If you love being part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of others and are interested in working the front office of a thriving medical practice, send us your resume!
Sage Therapeutics and Biogen Announce Positive Pivotal Phase 3 Results for Zuranolone, an Investigational Two-Week, Once-Daily Therapeutic Being Evaluated for Major Depressive Disorder.
Pain can be depressing, and depression creates and exacerbates pain. This cycle can be a dangerous one. In fact, people afflicted by chronic pain are three times more likely to develop psychiatric disorders (most often anxiety or mood disorders).
Depression is a mental disorder that both men and women struggle with. However, in the case of men, the disorder can look very differently that it looks in women.
Anyone that has had Chickenpox, even if it was all the way back in childhood, now lives with the risk of experiencing Shingles when they enter their later years. And what does that have to do with Fibromyalgia?!
Fibromyalgia is painful, difficult to diagnose and has limited treatment options. But there are always new drugs being developed!
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Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
We all know that chronic stress leaves us feeling exhausted and worn out. But what if that stress becomes an actual medical condition like depression or anxiety? All three scenarios can negatively impact your physical and mental wellness!
Discussing depression is important. It is a medical condition that extends far beyond sadness. The following is a guide on how to help yourself OR how to help others.
We offer postpartum depression & anxiety solutions:
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Call for a no-obligation appointment or to learn more at 770-817-9200.
You worry about your children during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many of us are equally concerned about our elders, who are at much higher risk of death if they become infected. There may be only so much you can do!
If you are bothered by thoughts and feelings from a trauma, you may wonder if you have PTSD. Taking a screening — either online or at a VA medical center (VAMC) — is a good idea.
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on everyone, and not just physically. Taking care of your mental health is important too, especially because no one knows when the crisis will end.
Depression and anxiety have many similar or overlapping symptoms, making it important for people to consult a psychiatrist, a physician that specialize in mood disorders
Stress is a normal and necessary reaction to the pressures of life and anxiety is a medical condition caused by an imbalance in the brain. Learn how stress can trigger a serious, but treatable, medical condition.
Did you know that chronic stress, depression and anxiety all accelerate the aging process? Learn more about the mind/body connection and how you can protect both.
Has your child been isolating themselves more often than usual? Are you wondering if they have depression? Here are a few of the common signs and symptoms.
A quick overview on the science of why ketamine is different than traditional SSRIs and why it is an important treatment option for 33% of patients currently on medication for depression and anxiety.
Did you know that 60 million Americans struggle with insomnia? If you are one of those that just can't seem to get a good night's rest, you are in good company!
Two of the most common mental disorders in the world are anxiety and depression. Although these are two different disorders, they do have a lot in common.