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Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health: Benefits, Risks, and What It Means for Your Care

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How is AI in Mental Health being used? Artificial intelligence in mental health care is viewed as revolutionary by some and threatening by others, yet it is undeniably reshaping access to therapy, clinical diagnosis, and the personalization…

Navigating Complex Ketamine Treatment: A Case Study on Ketamine Therapy and Bipolar Diagnosis in Psychiatric Practice

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A clinical case study on how integrated ketamine therapy and psychiatric care at Point Loma Clinic enabled early detection of a shift from depression to bipolar disorder. Patient Background: Treatment-Resistant Depression and a History…

The “Benzodiazepine Wars”: Risks, Benefits, and the Future of Anxiety Treatment

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The benzodiazepine debate continues in psychiatry. Learn about the risks, benefits, and clinical guidance on benzodiazepine use for anxiety in this blog entry. New Type of Media Coverage: Moving Beyond Fear and Stigma The debate…

Even More on Brain Zaps and Antidepressant Withdrawal

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People outside the mainstream medical establishment continue to show interest in the phenomenon of brain zaps, while academia remains unconcerned. Brain Zaps Remain Underappreciated by the Psychaitrc Profession Brain zaps and…

AI Therapy Chatbots and Teen Mental Health: Why AI Cannot Replace a Real Therapist

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These days, AI chatbots feel like the next big thing—whether it's asking Siri for help with homework or seeking emotional support from a digital friend. The Artificial Therapist: When Teens Turn to AI for Mental Health Support The…

Another Independent Pharmacy Closes in San Diego

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The closure of Point Loma Shelter Island Drug after decades of community service is not an isolated event — it is part of a nationwide problem threatening the survival of independent pharmacy in America. A Point Loma Institution Closes…

Pharma Company Evergreening

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Millions of lives have been saved by the products of pharmaceutical companies, but let’s face it, they are not primarily in the business of saving lives. They are in the business of making money. As long as we remain able to live our lives…

Self-pay versus Insurance-based Practice

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A respected psychiatric journal, JAMA Psychiatry, recently published a study, in which they showed that an increasing number of psychiatrists in the US have been opting out of accepting payment for services by insurance and will only see…

Ketamine is Not a Sedative: the Risks of Misuse

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In the summer of 2019, a young man, Elijah McClain, died after being arrested by the police. During the arrest he became agitated and EMTs were called to the scene. The EMTs injected Elijah with ketamine to “sedate” him. He died at…