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ECT, Ketamine, TMS
Interventional Psychiatry: Tools Toward Achieving Full Remission of Depression
Despite decades of research, standard pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic treatments are not fully effective for many patients with psychiatric disorders. Many patients we see remain partially responsive or unresponsive to medication or are unable to tolerate…
Bay Psychiatric Associates, Mental Health, Patient Care
The Importance of Good Sleep in One’s Mental Health
Remember when our parents used to tell us “you grow in your sleep”? They were right. A lack of sleep early on can disrupt the level of hormones in our brain, resulting in growth problems. Good sleep should start when you are young, and at any age it is very im…
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TMS and Smoking Cessation
Recently, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) was FDA-approved to aid in smoking cessation, based upon a randomized controlled trial comprised of 262 patients who met criteria for nicotine use disorder. At the end of that trial, the continuous quit rate wa…
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Mental Health During COVID
As we move into the new year, buttressed by the promise of the vaccine and more effective COVID-19 treatments, we often wonder when our lives will return to “normal.” During 2020, we witnessed many broad sweeping changes to our lives and routines. We’ve been f…
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Cultivate a Healthy 2021 Mindset
Sometimes it’s hard to find inspiration – especially when you’re down. Maybe the holidays left you feeling derailed from your normal routine. All of the shopping, late nights, and overeating can leave anyone feel like their hitting a major post-holiday slump t…
Mental Health, Patient Care, TMS
Calming a Busy Mind
Our bodies and minds have evolved over thousands of years to endure stress. Whether that is a threatening predator, extreme temperatures, starvation, or dehydration, our bodies are prepared to handle stress when it arises in our environment. However, the stres…
Mental Health, Patient Care, TMS
BPA in the Era of COVID
Covid-19 continues to take a toll on large numbers of the population as cases increase in the Bay Area and across parts of the world. This pandemic has impacted our mental health, education, jobs, businesses, and the larger economy, causing an abundance of str…
Mental Health, Patient Care
Words of Encouragement
Boy oh boy, what a month April has been! Where do we go from here and how do we continue caring for ourselves during these difficult times? It’s up to you! While we are all self-isolating, your continued mental health should be your TOP priority. An important…
Mental Health, Patient Care
Staying Positive, Connected, Active
Clearly, our lives have changed. We are optimistic that our lives will return to a new normal with new experiences that have caused us all a level of pain, but also a level of growth. This blog is centered upon growth. We believe that growth comes by surroundi…
Mental Health, Patient Care
Holistic Living
What does holistic living mean? Living a holistic lifestyle can be interpreted in many ways and can be unique to each person. Essentially, it means looking at oneself as a whole being, instead of compartmentalizing. Through this lens, there is an acknowledgeme…
Mental Health, Patient Care, TMS
How The Change In Seasons Can Affect Your Mood (And What To Do About It)
The shorter days and longer nights of fall and winter can really affect the way some people feel. In fact, science tells us that our body’s circadian clock monitors changes in day length and works as an internal time clock. It tells us when to feel tired and w…
Mental Health, Patient Care
Suicide Prevention Month: 5 Proven Action Steps Everyone Should Know
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s a month dedicated to raising awareness by spreading the word about actions we can all take to prevent suicide. With suicide rates on the rise, it’s more important than ever to help increase awareness and pro…
Bay Psychiatric Associates, Mental Health, Patient Care
Helping someone in Crisis – Suicide Awareness Professional Resource Kit
As healthcare providers, we are on the frontline to identify patients that may be suicidal. To educate the community (and also our colleagues) Bay Psychiatric Associates has assembled a FREE Suicide Awareness Healthcare Professional Resource Kit. Each part of…
Mental Health, Patient Care
Healthy Ways Students & Parents Prepare for Transition to College
As exciting as the transition to college can be, it’s important to develop a plan for support. When you think about it, college students are separated from their traditional support systems overnight. Thousands of students across the nation will soon be packin…
Bay Psychiatric Associates, Mental Health, Patient Care
A Closer Look At The Mind-Body Connection
Have you ever burnt your hand on a hot pan…or accidentally cut yourself while shaving? These are fairly common incidents that many of use have likely experienced a time or two before. And, when they happen, we quickly react to the physical pain. We run our h…
Ketamine, TMS
The Danger of Men Suffering In Silence
Statistics show that over 6 million men in the US suffer from depression yet male depression often goes undiagnosed. With suicide rates on the rise across the United States, it’s important to address the dangers of untreated male depression as well as the stig…
Mental Health, Patient Care
Small Ways To Celebrate Pride Month with a Big Impact
This year, during Pride Month, take a stance against inequality and celebrate pride with these 5 tips that cultivate a life filled with love, acceptance, and self-worth. Has anyone ever said, “I’m proud of you?” Maybe it was your coach after that game-winning…
Health News, Mental Health, TMS
Revitalizing Psychiatry Through Innovative Treatments
Revitalizing Psychiatry Ever get tired of the ongoing discussions about depression? The same old, same old about what causes it, and what you should do to feel better? Add to that the stigma surrounding mental health in society and it’s no wonder those who suf…
Mental Health, Patient Care
May is Mental Health Month: #4mind4body
Mental health is sometimes overlooked as a key piece of one’s overall well-being. Unfortunately, mental illnesses are very common. The good news is that they are very treatable with the proper help. May is Mental Health Month and this year, Mental Health Ameri…
Mental Health, Patient Care
Stress: The Unhealthy Badge of Honor
Do you work too much? Have too little time for yourself, family or others? Well, join the crowd. The 8-hour workday seems to be a thing of the past with many people working 9 or 10 hours a day-not to mention commuting-leaving little time for personal wellness….
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From Depression to Remission. Three Clinical Case Studies
Bay Psychiatric Associates has documented in this video three case studies. A student, a mother and an attorney:
