Anxiety & Depression
New ADAA Member Books: Spring 2024
Compassion-based and Mindful, New Book Aims to Help with Those Freak-Out Moments You don’t often see the words ‘mindful’ and ‘freak-out’ in the same sentence, much less think of them as behaviors that can work together. But ADAA member Eric Goodman, PhD, in his latest book, postulates, rightfully so, that there will always be times […]
Depression as a Loss of Heart
This article was written by John Welwood, an American clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, teacher, and author, known for integrating psychological and spiritual concepts. He died in 2019. He wrote eight books, including Challenge of the Heart (1985), Journey of the Heart (1990), and Love and Awakening (1996). Trained in existential psychology, Welwood earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Chicago. Depression […]
Goodreads Book Giveaway: The Award-Winning "SOMETIMES WHEN I’M BORED"
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Spravato: Depression & PTSD | Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
Mental health issues, such as depression, can significantly impact a person, leading to reduced quality of life and daily functioning. Traditional oral antidepressants, while effective for many, may fall short for some, leaving them in search of alternative solutions. Enter Spravato (esketamine), a groundbreaking treatment that offers new hope for those grappling with depression. In this article, […]
Understand Queer, Bisexual, and Gay Men’s Mental Health
Queer men share similar mental health challenges to heterosexual men, but there are several notable differences that require consideration, reflection, and care.[1] Let’s delve into these differences, as well as some first steps, to better understand and navigate the mental health impacts of the challenges queer men face (including gay, bi, and men who have […]
An ADAA Conference Love Story!
Sterling and I first met at ADAA Washington D.C. in April of 2018. It was my first time attending an ADAA Conference. Sterling was working with Dr. Tanja Jovanovic at the Grady Trauma Project at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, while I was working with Dr. Arash Javanbakht in the STARC Lab at Wayne State […]
Can Creativity Help You Heal Depression? An Interview with Psychiatrist, Dr. Carrie Barron
Dr. Carrie Barron is a board-certified psychiatrist on the Columbia College of Physicians an Surgeons clinical faculty who also has a private practice in New York City. She has published in peer-reviewed journals, won several academic awards, and presented original works related to creativity and self-expression at national meetings of the American Psychoanalytic Association. Along […]
When Mother’s Day is Tough
Mother’s Day is a holiday that is marked world-wide. Countries such as the United States, Canada, The UK, Australia, China and Japan, just to name a few, highlight the day on their yearly calendar. Historically, Mother’s Day has been a day where children and other family members honor mothers who are nurturing and supportive. For […]
TMS: Enhancing Mental Health | Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
In the realm of mental health, treatment options for individuals diagnosed with major depression has evolved significantly over the years. While traditional approaches like antidepressant medication management have been the cornerstone of treatment, the emergence of innovative methods such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has reshaped the landscape, offering hope for those seeking creative treatment options […]