Thought widely misunderstood, brain stimulation has been proven effective in treating patients with severe depression; those with symptoms that haven’t responded to medication, counselling or other psychosocial treatments; or even conditions such as mania and schizophrenia. Though not a fit for everyone, it is a solution for some.
Psychiatric medication is another possible solution. These drugs usually don’t cure mental wellness concerns, but they can ease symptoms so that healing can start. You’ve probably heard of antidepressants, mood stabilizers and other pharmacological approaches, but there are a host of options available once you’re working under the care of a medical practitioner. Research is also being done with psychedelic-based treatments to examine their effectiveness in dealing with some mental wellness concerns.
The National Institute of Mental Health provides an overview of brain stimulation therapies.
The National Institute of Mental Health provides an overview of medications.
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) provides information on cannabis, a psychoactive drug that is used for recreational and medical purposes.
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) provides information on psychedelics, including their pharmacological properties, effects, and potential therapeutic uses, as well as associated risks and harm reduction strategies.