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Month: July 2022

5 Treatment Options for Schizophrenia

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5 treatment options for schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a brain disorder. Symptoms are chronic and can be debilitating if left untreated. Symptoms may include delusions, hallucinations, cognitive processing problems, disorganized speech, abnormal motor skills, paranoia, and exaggerated perceptions. Fortunately, there are many treatment options for schizophrenia that can improve one’s quality of life. A report compiling statistics from national agencies for mental health claims there are 20 million people worldwide with schizophrenia, making it one of the top fifteen causes of disability. In America, schizophrenia affects 1.5 million people annually. This same report also shows schizophrenia is associated with self-harm and harm to others. For example, people with schizophrenia are four to six times more likely to commit a violent crime. An estimated five percent die by suicide. Unfortunately, very few of those with schizophrenia seek treatment or stay in treatment long-term, even though many treatment options for schizophrenia are available. Treatment Options for Schizophrenia There is no cure …

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Self-care Spotlight 004

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Self-care

By Ashley Barnes This week, I thought a lot about the ways in which music helps calm me during times of stress, quickly realizing how listening to music can be deemed a form of self-care. Los Angeles residents may be familiar with the stressful traffic, people dangerously weaving in and out of it, and the bustle of people trying to get from point A to point B during a busy work day. In my commute to downtown, I became cognizant of the ways my environment was impacting me. Sometimes self-care is turning on music that boosts your confidence (some may think of hip hop or pop music), and other times, it sounds like “Clare de lune” by Claude Debussy (which was what I ended up choosing). Listening to music can help us feel empowered and ready for a big interview and it can calm us when we notice we are …

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How Can Ketamine Treatment for PTSD Help?

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ketamine treatment for ptsd

Ketamine treatment for PTSD is becoming increasingly popular as people learn about its benefits. ketamine is an effective treatment for PTSD in many cases, and it can help people to recover from the disorder quickly and effectively. ketamine works by blocking NMDA receptors, which can help to reduce symptoms of PTSD. Ketamine is an effective treatment for PTSD in several small clinical trials. If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD, ketamine treatment may be an option worth considering. ketamine offers a quick and effective way to reduce symptoms of the disorder, and it is a safe and well-tolerated treatment option. So, how can ketamine treatment for PTSD help? What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs after you experience trauma. PTSD represents a specific set of symptoms that interfere with daily functioning. Six out of every 100 people in the United States have PTSD and …

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Effective Treatments for Addiction That Work

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Effective treatments for addiction that work

Treatments for addiction and substance use disorder that works for you may not work for anyone else. The reason is that every person has a different reason for having an addiction, or misusing drugs or alcohol. They also have a different drug of choice, method, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, and motivation for recovery. When you enter treatment, you will receive a customized treatment plan of action that includes various activities and techniques that give you the best chance of maintaining recovery for the rest of your life. The programs and therapies you receive have been proven effective through multiple research studies. The most common treatments for addiction are discussed below. Detoxification How long you have been dependent on a substance and the severity of your withdrawal symptoms will influence where you begin the recovery process. For many, detoxification is the first step because medical supervision or medication-assisted treatment can ease withdrawal symptoms and curb …

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Addressing Change

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Self-care

By Ashley Barnes Change. One doesn’t have to be diagnosed with adjustment disorder (which is an actual diagnosis) to have a hard time with change. The reality is that we will be faced with many changes throughout the course of our lives. Your favorite restaurant in your hometown may close its doors for the last time. You may leave the expectancy, sureness, and comfort of your home for a dorm room. You may adjust to a new job, or change careers entirely. You may be navigating the drastic change that comes with the loss of a relationship or the death of a loved one.  We so often grow comfortable and rooted in certain aspects of our lives that when change comes about, we feel uprooted. Change can be surprising or it can be anxiously anticipated. It could evoke fear and excitement simultaneously. Whatever comes up for you, I want to …

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