Mental Health Conversations for Every Age: Tips for Families

Mental Health Conversations for Every Age: Tips for Families

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Why Mental Health Matters at Every Age Families lay the foundations that children, teens, and young adults rely on for their lives. A family where open discussions about mental health are natural and productive can do wonders for a child’s…
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Understanding Dual Diagnosis: When Mental Health and Addiction Intersect

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What is Dual Diagnosis? “Dual diagnosis” (also called co-occurring disorders) refers to the situation when someone has both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder at the same time. For example, someone might be dealing…
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Seeing a Psychiatrist: Will Insurance Cover It?

Many insurance companies offer coverage of behavioral healthcare, which includes psychiatric services. You will have to pay out of pocket for medical and mental health costs until you pay a certain amount, which is called a deductible, but…
Can Ketamine Therapy Help You When Other Treatments Havent Worked

Can Ketamine Therapy Help You When Other Treatments Haven’t Worked? Understanding How Ketamine Helps With Treatment-Resistant Depression

A study of 1.7 million people that was conducted between 2017 and 2021 showed that depression prevalence in Southern California increased by 60%. This meant that 26,010 more people were affected by this condition which comes with many debilitating…
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Ketamine vs Esketamine: Understanding the Similarities and Differences

Depression plays a role in many people’s abilities to function, attend school, complete work activities, and be present. In 2021, it was reported that 46.1% of adults in California have symptoms of anxiety or depression. For most people,…
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Is Ketamine Therapy Covered By Insurance? Understanding the General Policies from Insurance Companies in California

Depression significantly impacts a person's ability to function. In 2022, 1 in 26 Californians experienced severe enough mental health symptoms that they were unable to carry out daily responsibilities. For the most part, depression responds…
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Is Ketamine Therapy Right for You? Questions to Ask Your Doctor

What treatment is appropriate for a person in crisis? Ketamine infusions are rapidly becoming a viable answer to that question. With a single dose potentially producing relief for depression and anxiety within an hour, it’s a valuable tool…
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Ketamine for PTSD: A New Hope for Trauma Survivors

5% of the United States population reports PTSD each year. Many will undergo treatment and recover. For some, it isn’t that simple. That doesn’t mean they can’t overcome PTSD. It just means they need something different than traditional…
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How to Prepare For Your Ketamine Therapy Session: A Patient’s Guide

In 2023, 32% of Californian adults reported symptoms of a depressive or anxiety disorder. More than that, 20% of adolescents experienced a major depressive episode in 2021. Ketamine therapy – used for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety,…