Uncategorized
The Opioid System Psychiatry Chose to Forget
There is a system in the brain that regulates social bonding, emotional pain, pleasure, and the will to keep going. It is, by most accounts,
Blog
- Home
- Blog
Your Diagnosis Might Be a Zip Code, Not a Disease
The labels psychiatry assigns to mental illness are useful. They give patients language for what they’re feeling, give clinicians a shared vocabulary, give insurance companies
The Most Dangerous Drug in Psychedelic Medicine Just Got an FDA Green Light
In the Bwiti tradition of Gabon, ibogaine is not a drug. It is an initiation. Young members of the community consume the bark of the
The FDA Just Fast-Tracked Psychedelics. Here’s What That Actually Means.
For most of modern psychiatry’s existence, clinicians have been handing patients the same basic categories of medication (SSRIs, SNRIs, benzodiazepines, antipsychotics) and hoping one sticks.
Psychiatry Services
Why TMS Works for Some People But Not for Others
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has been hailed as a game-changing treatment for depression, particularly for those who haven’t responded to medication. It’s non-invasive, doesn’t require
Psychiatry Services
Who Qualifies for TMS Therapy? Understanding the Criteria for OCD Patients
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be a debilitating condition, interfering with daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. While traditional treatments like medication and therapy work for