by Christine Lawler LMFT | Oct 29, 2024
In the realm of mental health, the search for effective treatments for depression has been both relentless and challenging. While traditional therapies such as medications and psychotherapy have undoubtedly helped countless individuals, there remains a significant portion of patients who do not respond to these approaches.
In recent years, however, several novel and less “traditional” treatments have emerged as beacons of hope. One of these treatment methods is ketamine assisted therapy.
Keep reading to learn more about ketamine therapy for depression.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Oct 29, 2024
In recent years, the landscape of mental health treatment has witnessed a big shift with the emergence of alternative therapies. One groundbreaking approach gaining traction is ketamine infusion therapy. While traditionally known as an anesthetic and even a party drug, ketamine has been reevaluated and repurposed as a tool to give people the relief they need from their mental battles.
Ketamine is shown to be a very promising treatment, especially for those who have previously been treatment-resistant. Keep reading to learn more about ketamine and the growing research on its potential.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Oct 29, 2024
Can Psychedelic Therapy help with addiction?
Did you know that Psychedelic Therapy for addiction was first studied in the early 1950’s? Shortly after gaining traction, the War on Drugs put these types of studies on the back burner.
In the Twenty-First Century, despite lingering taboos, studying psychedelics for therapeutic purposes has made a resurgence. Countless trials around the world have been focusing on Psychedelic Therapy for addiction and spoiler alert, it works!
In fact, John Hopkins recently received a federal grant to further explore the effects that a certain psychedelic substance has on addiction. This is HUGE!
Keep reading to learn more.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Oct 29, 2024
What does MDMA have to do with PTSD?
In the United States, it is estimated that 8 million people suffer from PTSD each year, and for too long, modern medicine has struggled to provide a definitive cure for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. But, the new era of psychedelic-assisted therapy has ushered in a front-running solution with unprecedented results: MDMA.
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by Christine Lawler LMFT | Oct 29, 2024
What is Psychedelic Assisted Therapy?
When you think of psychedelic drugs, what is the first thing that comes to mind? LSD? Mushrooms with magical properties? Maybe you picture altered states of consciousness and vivid hallucinations that fill your field of vision with a kaleidoscope of colors. What if I told you that psychedelics are being used as part of psychotherapeutic treatment in therapy offices?
A groundbreaking new type of therapy known as psychedelic therapy is slowly emerging in the field of mental health. Continue reading to learn how psychedelics are used by mental health professionals to treat a variety of mental health disorders!
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