Local psychiatrist offers innovative approach to treatment-resistant depression – BayNet

Local psychiatrist offers innovative approach to treatment-resistant depression - BayNet

Dr. Venera R. Miller (Image Credit: CIPM LLC) HUNTINGTOWN, Md. – Dr. Venera R. Miller, MD, FAPA, FASAM, is a Dual Board Certified Physician specializing in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Miller is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC and is a Johns Hopkins Medicine Fellow. Dr. Miller is licensed in Maryland, Virginia … Read more

State senator proposes new health system with Medicaid block grants to local governments

State senator proposes new health system with Medicaid block grants to local governments

State Sen. Stephen Meredith of Leitchfield said it’s time to invent a new health care delivery system in Kentucky, and it must be driven by health care providers. Health Policy Forum, held October 11 in Lexington. Before making this assertion, Meredith pointed to a quote from Abraham Lincoln and Peter Drucker: “The best way to … Read more

How a Utah woman found relief after decades of depression thanks to ketamine

How a Utah woman found relief after decades of depression thanks to ketamine

Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes Living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental illnesses is not easy. It can be a real exercise in patience and endurance. Whether it’s been months, years or decades, you may be tired, especially if traditional treatments aren’t effective. “Depression can affect every aspect of life, including relationships with family, … Read more

Born in Utah, perfect for keto: The weight loss and health approach you need to try

Born in Utah, perfect for keto: The weight loss and health approach you need to try

Estimated reading time: 8-9 minutes New diets seem to be introduced every day, often with the endorsement of a few minor celebrities and a series of dubious claims. One diet that has stood the test of time is keto, which has grown in popularity over the past few years with its promise of weight loss, … Read more

CASEY: Do local government medical marijuana policies conflict with state law?

CASEY: Do local government medical marijuana policies conflict with state law?

Rikki McConnell, 44, started working in the health care field as a paramedic many years ago. She then earned a college degree and, in 2014, became a nurse working under a doctor. Today, McConnell owns and operates Hybrid Clinic in Vinton. She said most of her patients number more than 5,000 people seeking medical marijuana … Read more

Amid the mental health crisis, the toy industry takes on a new role: building resilience

Amid the mental health crisis, the toy industry takes on a new role: building resilience

Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes NEW YORK As more children emerge from the pandemic struggling with mental health issues, their parents are looking for ways to help them build emotional resilience. And toy companies are paying close attention. Although still in its early stages, a growing number of toy marketers are considering MESH or mental, … Read more