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What Are Some Signs Your Depression May Be Treatment-Resistant?
Depression

What Are Some Signs Your Depression May Be Treatment-Resistant?

Key Takeaways: Understanding Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD): TRD occurs when depression doesn’t improve after trying at least two antidepressants. It’s not a personal failure but a medical condition requiring alternative approaches. Signs of TRD: Indicators include multiple failed medication trials, partial symptom relief, worsening symptoms, and co-occurring conditions like anxiety or

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Evan Gove February 17, 2026
Why Your Antidepressant May Not Be Working Anymore
Depression

Why Your Antidepressant May Not Be Working Anymore

Key Takeaways: Antidepressant Effectiveness Can Decline Over Time: This phenomenon, known as antidepressant tachyphylaxis, occurs when medication that once worked well becomes less effective due to biological tolerance or life changes. Multiple Contributing Factors: Common reasons include your body building a tolerance, increased stress, new health conditions, lifestyle factors, or

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Evan Gove February 16, 2026
Ketamine vs. Spravato: Which Is Better for Depression?
Mental Health Programs

Ketamine vs. Spravato: Which Is Better for Depression?

Key Takeaways: Spravato is FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression, while generic ketamine is used off-label, meaning Spravato has undergone extensive clinical trials and regulatory review specifically for depression. Insurance is far more likely to cover Spravato, whereas ketamine infusions are often paid fully out of pocket, making Spravato more financially accessible

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Evan Gove February 12, 2026
What Is Treatment-Resistant Depression?
Depression

What Is Treatment-Resistant Depression?

Key Takeaways: Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is not a personal failure. It occurs when depression does not improve after trying multiple appropriate treatments and is influenced by biology, health, and life experiences. TRD is more common than many people realize. Up to 30% of people with depression may experience symptoms that

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Evan Gove February 11, 2026
Is Esketamine Treatment for Depression the Breakthrough You Need?
Mental Health Programs

Is Esketamine Treatment for Depression the Breakthrough You Need?

Key Takeaways:  What is Esketamine? Esketamine, derived from ketamine, is an FDA-approved nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression, offering rapid relief by targeting the brain’s glutamate system. How It Works: Unlike traditional antidepressants that focus on serotonin, esketamine repairs neural connections by boosting glutamate, promoting brain plasticity, and faster symptom relief.

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Evan Gove February 10, 2026
Behavioral Therapy

Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder? How to Tell the Difference

Key Takeaways: Winter blues vs. SAD: Many people feel mild seasonal sadness in fall/winter (“winter blues”), but Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a diagnosable depressive condition with more severe and persistent symptoms. SAD is linked to reduced sunlight: Decreases in daylight can disrupt circadian rhythms and neurotransmitters like serotonin and

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Dr. Anjali Talcherkar February 9, 2026
Tips for Making a Depression Treatment Plan
Behavioral Therapy

Tips for Making a Depression Treatment Plan

Key Takeaways: A depression treatment plan is a personalized roadmap: It outlines specific goals, interventions (therapy, medication, lifestyle changes), and timelines to help manage symptoms and improve well-being. Set SMART goals: Clear, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives help guide treatment and track progress (e.g., improving mood or sleep). Use

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Dr. Anjali Talcherkar February 4, 2026
Drawing and Depression
Depression

Drawing and Depression: Using Art for Healing

Key Takeaways Art therapy offers a non-verbal way to express emotions: Drawing and other creative activities help people with depression communicate internal feelings that may be difficult to put into words. Drawing specifically can support emotional regulation and mindfulness: It allows individuals to externalize complex feelings on paper, which can

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Dr. Anjali Talcherkar February 3, 2026
Effexor Withdrawal
Mental Health Programs

Can Effexor Withdrawal Cause Mental Health Problems? 

Key Takeaways: Effexor withdrawal can trigger real mental health issues: Quitting suddenly may lead to the return or worsening of depression, anxiety, irritability, and sleep problems. Withdrawal symptoms are due to brain chemistry shifts: The brain has to readjust to functioning without the increased serotonin and norepinephrine Effexor provided. Tapering

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Dr. Anjali Talcherkar February 2, 2026
Mental Illness in New Jersey
Behavioral Therapy

How Prevalent Is Mental Illness in New Jersey? 

Key Takeaways:  High rates of mental health conditions: About 1 in 5 New Jersey adults experience a mental health disorder each year, and roughly 4.2% live with serious mental illness, showing that mental illness is a common public health issue in the state.  Youth experience notable distress: Approximately 13.5% of

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Dr. Anjali Talcherkar January 28, 2026