Welcome to Discovery MD’s comprehensive guide on choosing the right mental healthcare provider. Taking the first step toward mental wellness is a crucial decision, and finding the right professional can make all the difference in your journey. This guide aims to provide you with the knowledge and tools to make an informed choice, ensuring you receive the … Read more
Understanding Esketamine and its Role in Mental Health Treatment Esketamine, which is a derivative of ketamine, has been making waves in the field of psychiatry due to its unique mechanism of action and its potential to treat treatment-resistant depression. Esketamine nasal spray, commonly known as Spravato, has been approved by the FDA for treating depression symptoms … Read more
Understanding the Connection between Nutrition and Mental Health When it comes to the intricate web of factors influencing our mental health, we often overlook one of the most crucial components: our diet. For years, our relationship with food has been shaped by fad diets and conflicting nutritional advice. However, there is a growing body of research … Read more
September is recognized as National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate those who have made strides in their mental health journey and acknowledge the importance of ongoing support for conditions like depression. While complete recovery from depression may not always be possible, it’s essential to understand what recovery means to someone with depression. For many, it’s … Read more
While deciding to seek treatment for your mental health disorder is excellent, you may feel stuck as you narrow down a treatment facility and program. With so many different facilities and programs to choose from, how do you know which will be the best fit? There are two main categories of treatment programs: residential (inpatient) … Read more
Many people avoid seeking treatment for a mental health disorder because they think they are not yet ready to face the distressing emotions that comes with it. However, many people neglect to realize that not all treatment approaches require a person to feel guilty about their past mistakes. There has been a tremendous need to … Read more
None of us are strangers to the feelings of grief. In general, grief is a normal response to loss. It most commonly occurs as a response to the death of a loved one or death in general. Grief is to be expected after experiencing a traumatic event or experiencing a sudden change in daily routine. … Read more
Having a mental health disorder, and seeking and receiving treatment for it, is challenging for anyone that experiences it. However, the stigmas associated with those who struggle with mental health and need treatment act as barriers that only make recovery seem even more difficult. Addressing Misconceptions and Stigma To better understand what role medication is … Read more
Updated on 01/17/23 At some point in life, you will experience anxiety. When anxiety takes hold, it can disrupt your life and affect your sense of control, confidence and lead to physical symptoms. It can even lead to substance use in trying to cope. Here’s what to do when anxiety takes over. Understand You Are … Read more
Proper medication management helps you address your overall health and work with your health care provider to address any challenges that could stand in your way of following a healthy regimen. Take a look at what medication management is and how it can benefit you. Medication Management Medication management plays a critical role in treating … Read more