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Understanding the Benefits of Ketamine Therapy

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Ketamine, a powerful anesthetic drug, is more commonly associated with surgical procedures and pain management. However, in recent years, it has gained significant attention for its therapeutic benefits in treating mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This alternative treatment approach is known as Ketamine Therapy.

While the use of Ketamine for mental health treatments may seem unconventional to some, it has shown promising results in numerous clinical trials. In fact, the FDA has approved Ketamine for treating medication-resistant depression. With its increasing popularity and success stories from patients, it’s important to understand the potential benefits of this therapy.

In this blog post, we will discuss six key benefits of Ketamine Therapy and how it can positively impact those struggling with mental health conditions. Let’s get started.

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Midland Park Mom Sues School System Over Bullying

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A mother from Midland Park alleges that her middle school-aged son endured bullying and physical assaults without effective intervention from the school district.

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Why a Midland Park Family are donating their brains in honor of their Dad to Science

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Midland Park NJ, ever wonder what happens if you donate your brain to science? Whether you have a disease or disorder like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autism, traumatic brain injuries, depression, or you have no brain disorder, human brain tissue can be used to help researchers better understand neurological conditions and potentially lead to new diagnoses, treatments, and hopefully cures and prevention.

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THE KRATOM CAPSULE: WHAT IT IS AND HOW IT WORKS

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Because Kratom differs from many other illicit narcotics, including opioids, it’s helpful to know what it looks like and how it’s taken if you suspect someone close to you is using or abusing it.

Kratom is a type of tree. The leaves are utilized for both recreational and medicinal purposes. Due to safety concerns, Kratom has been prohibited in some places in the United States.

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Want to Get Rid of Gynecomastia? Here’s How

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Gynecomastia, also commonly referred to as ‘man boobs’, is the unwanted enlargement of male breasts due to an excessive build-up of fat on the chest. Even though gynecomastia is not linked to the risk of developing serious medical conditions, it can cause psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, and decreased self-esteem. 

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In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida: Psychedelic Mushrooms Can Regrow Brain Tissue Lost in Depression

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Ridgewood NJ, Psilocybin, a drug that is found naturally in some mushrooms, has shown signs of increasing durable connections between neurons in mouse brains. In a study on the effects of the drug in mice, scientists tracked the growth of dendritic spines in living mice and found that the compound increased the density of dendritic spines, enhancing the pathway for information transmission between brain cells. The study suggests that psilocybin may be able to reverse the damage caused by depression and chronic stress.

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How NJ Residents Can Use Medical Marijuana for Depression

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Ever since New Jersey legalized cannabis in February 22, 2021, you may have wondered if marijuana has medicinal properties to manage depression? 

Conflicting reports state that marijuana causes depression, yet others assert it helps in dealing with depression. What then is the relation between marijuana and depression treatment? Before we move ahead and find more about it, here is a site where you can contact a Medical Cannabis Doctor to learn about this topic in details.

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3 CBD Products That Can Easily Change Your Life

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CBD (Cannabidiol) has become increasingly popular over the years, as large-scale research has been conducted to support the remarkable health benefits that come with consuming CBD. It has been used to treat several health-related matters, such as anxiety, anorexia, Chrons, nausea, post-traumatic stress disorder, epilepsy, pain, and many, many more. So if you are someone who has taken an interest in using CBD, this could be a life-changing decision for you.

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Cognizin: Is Cognizin Safe For Use in Bulgaria?

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Cognizin is the latest drug launched by Ciba of America, the makers of brand-name Asprin and such other drugs. They claim that Cognizin will help people fight the effects of mental anxiety as well as manage pain and increase the memory power in general.

First of all, let’s take a look at Cognizin and try to understand how it works. So, as you can see Cognizin is quite an interesting drug and not just because it can treat memory impairment.

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How to date someone with depression: important things to consider

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Supporting a person with hardships is not easy. We all get sad and melancholic every now and then. But hollow is an uncontrollable state of mind. When a person is in a dark place, no partner family member or acquaintance can help see the world in a brighter tone. So how to be more conscious when dating an under a black cloud individual? Do you help them or stay off this issue? How do you communicate with an under a black cloud individual? Is dating even reasonable until the date gets better?

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This is how an online doctor works

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Ridgewood NJ, Someone who can address all the issues related to human health, solve the problems and issues through his or her knowledge of medicine is known as a doctor. A doctor is trusted to maintain and restore human health.

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Dr. Caren Baruch-Feldman will be presenting “Developing Grit, Self-Control, and a Positive Mindset: The Keys to Success.”

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Dear Parents/Guardians,
On February 28th, Dr. Caren Baruch-Feldman will be presenting “Developing Grit, Self-Control, and a Positive Mindset: The Keys to Success.” This program will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the George Washington Middle School auditorium. Dr. Baruch-Feldman is the author of The Grit Guide for Teens: A Workbook to Help You Build Perseverance, Self-Control, and a Growth Mindset. She is a clinical and school psychologist who believes in inspiring a growth mindset. Dr. Baruch-Feldman uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help children and adults with depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, and weight loss. She is an expert in coducting psycho-educational evaluations for children experiencing school-related difficulties and has trained hundreds of teachers, parents, children and health care professionals by giving workshops and lectures through the country.

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Ridgewood to Launch Stigma Free Campaign With July 4th Parade Participation

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June 28,2016

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Health Department will launch their new Stigma Free campaign with a marching group in the Ridgewood Fourth of July parade. Dawn Cetrulo, Ridgewood Health Department Supervisor, invites participants to join the group. Those interested should contact her at dcetrulo@ridgewoodnj.net.

The Bergen County Stigma-Free Campaign is a county-wide program which aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. We are dedicated to raising awareness of the disease of mental illness and create a culture wherein residents who have the disease feel supported by their community and neighbors and feel free to seek treatment for the disease without fear of stigma.

The World Health Organization ranks mental health disorders as the leading cause of disability in the United States and Canada. Mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety or alcohol and substance use disorders, are extremely common in America. 1 in 4 adults experience a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year [approximately 61.5 million Americans] and 1 in 17 adults live with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Yet more than half will not seek treatment. Why?

Despite its prevalence in our society, mental health still has stigma attached to it. The primary reason individuals fail to seek the help they need is due to the stigma associated with the disease of mental illness. Main reasons cited are shame and fear of judgment from friends, family and co-workers. Such judgment is often rooted in a lack of knowledge or training. It is our goal to disseminate information and foster a stigma-free environment where people are free from judgment and can get the help they need to recover from disease.

Stigma-Free Zones aim to inspire public interest and open dialogues about stigma. The County of Bergen and several Bergen County towns have already passed Stigma-Free resolutions. Establishing Stigma-Free Zones will raise awareness of the local mental health resources available so no resident needs to feel hopeless or alone. Stigma-Free Zones will encourage residents to break down barriers and be mindful of their mental health and ask for help when needed. The disease of mental illness has the potential to worsen if left untreated and complications arise when individuals do not seek help. It is essential that residents engage in care as soon as the need is identified so recovery can begin, hope is inspired and tragedies are avoided.

The Ridgewood Health Department hopes to gather a team of dedicated residents who can help enhance the culture of caring in our community. The Ridgewood Health Department hopes to involve municipal alliance leaders, government leaders, local business owners, the board of education, Rotary clubs, FW/American Legions, faith communities, school service groups. Anyone interested in being a part of the Ridgewood is Stigma Free Task Force should contact Dawn Cetrulo, Ridgewood Health Department Supervisor, at dcetrulo@ridgewoodnj.net.

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How to beat Blue Monday – the most depressing day of the year

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Linda Blair

18 JANUARY 2016 • 6:00AM

It is Blue Monday, supposedly the most depressing day of the year.

It may be useful to know that Blue Monday was in fact created in 2005 by a British holiday company. The idea was derived not from the results of any in-depth research, but instead by using a calculation involving such factors as current weather conditions and debt levels. However, while it had no basis in science, the idea caught on, and now many of us have come to dread it.

‘Why, then, ‘tis none to you, for there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.’
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However, you could enjoy it – in different ways perhaps, but just as much as you would enjoy a warm summer’s day. How can that be possible?

First, because you’re in control here. You can choose either to believe that today will be grim and depressing – and that’s what you’ll look out for, so that’s what you’ll find – or you can choose to believe it will be a nice day, in which case you’ll more likely to notice the high points. And although I could offer some psychological research to back up what I am saying, there’s no need. This truth – which is, by the way, the core of most psychological therapies was first given to us not by a psychologist but by a playwright and poet.

In Act 2 of Hamlet, the Prince is talking to his two friends Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, complaining that for him, Denmark has become a prison. They don’t see it that way at all, and disagree. Hamlet then offers up the cure for his dark mood – although he declines to take it – when he replies: ‘Why, then, ‘tis none to you, for there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.’

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/wellbeing/mood-and-mind/how-to-beat-blue-monday/

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Picky eaters more likely to suffer anxiety and depression

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Fussy eating in children signals a higher chance they will go on to suffer from mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, research suggests

By Laura Donnelly, Health Editor
6:00AM BST 03 Aug 2015

Picky eating in small children may be a sign of serious mental problems that should not be ignored, say experts.

Parents and doctors who view food fussiness as a passing phase could be making a grave mistake, a study suggests.

Even “moderate” pickiness was associated with significantly increased levels of depression and anxiety in a population of more than 3,000 children aged two to six.

Those with highly selective eating habits were more than twice as likely as normal eaters to have a diagnosis of depression.

Lead researcher Dr Nancy Zucker, director of the Duke Centre for Eating Disorders in the US, said: “The question for many parents and physicians is: when is picky eating truly a problem?

“The children we’re talking about are not just misbehaving kids who refuse to eat their broccoli.”

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/11778893/Picky-eaters-more-likely-to-suffer-anxiety-and-depression.html