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After Visibility Comes Reality: Supporting Mental Health Beyond Awareness Weeks
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Every May, October, and the weeks in between, social media fills with green ribbons, mental health statistics, and heartfelt posts about breaking the stigma. For a few days, the conversation feels urgent and...
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OCD Explained: Understanding Obsessions, Compulsions, and Evidence-Based Treatment
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Few mental health conditions are as casually misrepresented as obsessive-compulsive disorder. In...
Bipolar Disorder: How It Affects Daily Life and Evidence-Based Treatment Options
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Bipolar disorder is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. It is frequently...
What to Know About ADHD in Adults: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist You have always been the person who loses your keys, forgets appointments, and starts ten projects...
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Should you try therapy? 5 signs it’s time to see a mental health professional
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not like yourself lately? Everyone struggles sometimes, but you may be wondering whether things will get...
Managing Holiday Stress: Finding Real Connection When the Season Feels Overwhelming
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Managing Holiday Stress: Finding Real Connection When the Season Feels Overwhelming The holiday...
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Mental Health Benefits
Inflammation is a natural part of the body’s healing process, but when it persists for a long time it can disrupt brain function and mood regulation. In fact,...
TMS Treatment for Alcohol Addiction
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Overcoming alcohol addiction is never easy, and a number of treatments are often needed to reduce...
Does Humana Insurance Cover TMS Therapy? What You Need to Know
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a revolutionary therapy that’s changing the way we treat major depressive disorder and other mental health...
Suicide Is Preventable: A Year-Round Commitment to Hope and Healing
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Suicide is preventable. More than 12 million Americans experience suicidal thoughts each year, but...
Does United Healthcare Insurance Cover TMS Therapy? What You Need to Know
If you have United Healthcare and are considering TMS therapy, you might be wondering if your treatment can be covered by insurance. The good news is that...
Managing Seasonal Transitions: Coping with Anxiety and Depression in Fall | BestMind Behavioral Health
Managing Seasonal Transitions: Coping with Anxiety and Depression in Fall As the vibrant colors of autumn emerge and daylight hours gradually shorten, many...
TMS Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the result of a sudden impact to the brain, and it can have lasting...
Can Antidepressants Help Improve Energy and Motivation?
Lack of energy and motivation are two of the most common symptoms of depression. If you’re struggling with these symptoms and want to know if antidepressants...
How Omega-3 Fish Oil Affects Your Brain and Mental Health
Fish oil is a supplement that contains extracts from fatty fish like salmon, sardines, and mackerel. The main benefit behind fish oil comes from its omega-3...
How does journaling help with mental health?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Some people think of journaling as a wellness fad, but it can be a practical and supportive way to...
