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Is Spravato approved for anxiety? When you suffer from an anxiety disorder, you understand the debilitating quality of your symptoms. Fearfulness, worry, and agitation can disrupt your quality of life. Medicines and talk psychotherapies are effective for most, but some look for further assistance when evidence-based treatments are lacking. One... -
Not knowing how long a treatment will last can make beginning the process daunting. If you are considering a mental health plan, you may be wondering, “How many weeks long is a Spravato® treatment?” Knowing the treatment format will mentally, emotionally, and logistically prepare you for your journey ahead. At... -
Finding the right mental health treatment can feel like a difficult fight. You may navigate challenges, such as unwanted side effects, long adjustment periods while awaiting results, or steep costs that insurance does not cover. Often, traditional medications require experimentation, and finding one that works is not guaranteed. If you... -
Mental Health During Pregnancy: What You Need To Know Pregnancy can bring on a myriad of emotions. It's normal to feel scared, overwhelmed, and nervous at the thought of a new baby. Some women who are pregnant deal with additional mental health issues during pregnancy that can make it hard... -
Recently, APC was happy to host training sessions at our clinic for therapists from nearby states regarding Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Accelerated Resolution Therapy works directly to reprogram the way in which distressing memories and images are stored in the brain so that they no longer trigger strong physical and... -
On April 2, 2022, the Arkansas Psychiatric Staff team (and their families) joined in the 20th STRIDE to Prevent Suicide in support of the Dr. Robert E. Elliott Foundation. For twenty years, the Elliott Foundation has worked in communities across Northeast Arkansas to help address and treat the root causes... -
The mention of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) conjures up negative images for many, but fortunately, the therapy in practice is far different than what's been portrayed in movies and other popular media over the past few decades. ECT is safe, effective, and painless (as patients are asleep during treatment). Here, we'll explore... -
At Arkansas Psychiatric Clinic, our physicians have achieved significant positive results using transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with treatment-resistant depression. Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, delivers small, painless electrical impulses to the prefrontal cortex, activating the area. Many psychiatry professionals believe that the prefrontal cortex is underactive in people with depression.... -
What Is Depression? Depression is a real, legitimate mental health condition that affects thoughts, emotions, and actions. Depression is different from feeling down for a few days. People who have depression may feel like they won't ever feel happy again, or like their problems will never resolve. Common Depression Symptoms Symptoms... -
Many people living with depression find that they don't respond well to standard treatment. It can feel discouraging to want to get well, but struggle to overcome symptoms despite taking medication and following a doctor's orders. Thankfully, treatments like Spravato and ketamine infusions can be helpful for people who have...