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I think the line between Therapy and Executive Coaching is becoming very blurry. Take Joe Hudson, a prominent Silicon Valley executive coach and founder of The Art of Accomplishment. He approaches leadership development through a unique blend of modern neuroscience, depth psychology, and somatic awareness.Rather than focusing on traditional strategic or tactical advice, Hudson focuses on emotional fluidity and nervous system regulation as the ultimate drivers of sustainable h

Patients often seek help for mild, nonspecific anxiety that does not require medication. For those unable to commit to regular psychotherapy, accessible at-home interventions can provide significant relief. Here is a streamlined guide to non-pharmacological anxiety management. Mild Anxiety vs. Anxiety Disorders Mild anxiety presents as general distress or negative feelings. In contrast, clinical anxiety disorders involve extreme, dysfunctional behaviors aimed at avoiding anxi

Ketamine is one of the few medications in psychaitry that reduces suicidal ideation ( SI ) . The question is how long does that effect persist. The study by Pan Y et al, published in Translational Psychaitry 2024; 14(1):327 looks at the real-world data in recurrent major depressive disorder. This study looked at 22014 patietns who received ketamine with or without antidepressants and matched them with an equal number of patietns who had similar profile of depresison but who

Patients often ask what to do during Ketamine treatment , most common suggestion is to have an intention - e.g a thought or a mental goal that is the focus of contemplation during the treatment. It is important to note that intention is not a rigid goal like “I must fix my self-esteem” . Ketamine experiences can be unpredictable, and rigid expectation can cause anxiety if the session goes in a different direction. Instead, it is better to think of intention as a gentle anch

How Writing One Sentence a Day Supports Mental Health Writing is a tool for reflection. When you write a single sentence about your day, feelings, or thoughts, you create a moment of mindfulness. This brief pause helps you: Clarify emotions: Putting feelings into words makes them easier to understand. Reduce anxiety: Expressing worries can lessen their hold on your mind. Track progress: Over time, you see patterns and growth in your mental state. Build a habit: A small, manag

Article Link Gregg Krech is a leading authority on Japanese psychologies and the co-founder of the ToDo Institute in Vermont, USA. He is...

Study Link This well designed study compared Ketamine to Midazolam ( strong sedative that can mimic side effects of Ketamine ) in...

Podcast Link A few years ago, Olga Khazan, author of "Me, But Better" set out to change her personality, which even she found unplesant....

Article Link This article discusses the growing interest among former and current NFL players in using psychedelics, to address the...

Notify your doctor of all changes in your medical history or new / discontinued medications. Women of child-bearing potential should not...

This is one of the more recent meta-analysis comparing Ketamine IV therapy to Spravato ( esketamine ). 24 trials representing 1877 study...

Here is an article describing the importance of proper prepartion for a psychedelic experience. We cover the most important ( medical )...

This comprehensive review focuses on ketamine and other N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists as novel treatments for major...

This Study enrolled over 400 outpatients with Treatment-Resistant Depression( TRD ) without psychosis who had been refererd to ECT clinic. These patients were randomly assigned to receive either three weeks of ketamine or ECT. Most patients had moderate to severe depression that had lasted a median of two years and had not responded to antidepressant treatments. After three weeks of treatment, response rates were higher for ketamine -55% vs 41% for ECT. At six months follow-