Serenity Health

08/15/2023

Complex regional pain syndrome is a debilitating chronic pain condition that typically affects one limb. The defining feature of CRPS is intense and disproportionate pain, with other common symptoms including swelling, changes in skin color and temperature, and abnormal hair and nail growth in the affected area. These symptoms often manifest after a traumatic injury, such as a fracture or surgery.

Ketamine infusion therapy offers potential relief for individuals with CRPS. By targeting the brain’s glutamate system and promoting neuroplasticity, ketamine can help alleviate the debilitating pain and symptoms associated with this condition.

To learn about the CRPS treatment options we offer, visit us at our blog: https://serenityhealthky.com/a-brief-history-of-complex-regional-pain-syndrome/

Explore the historical evolution of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and the advancements in diagnosis and treatment approaches.

07/21/2023

A new randomized trial from researchers in the United States has shown that injections of ketamine are at least as effective as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) when treating non-psychotic forms of major depression.

For nearly 80 years, ECT has remained the standard gold treatment for severe depression that doesn't respond to other drug treatments or therapies, making ketamine the first real contender ECT has faced.

To read this article in its entirety, click here: https://www.sciencealert.com/ketamine-can-treat-depression-as-effectively-as-electroconvulsive-therapy

To learn about the mental health resources we offer, visit us at: https://serenityhealthky.com/ketamine-treatment-louisville-ky/

The "dissociative anesthetic" ketamine looks ever more promising as a safe and effective treatment for intractable depression.

07/07/2023

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a recognized mental health condition characterized by the presence of persistent intrusive thoughts, known as obsessions, and the accompanying urge to engage in repetitive behaviors or rituals, referred to as compulsions.

Obsessions are involuntary and recurring thoughts, images, or impulses that persist despite one's desire to suppress them. Compulsions, on the other hand, are driven actions performed in an effort to alleviate the anxiety associated with the obsessions, even if only temporarily.

To learn about the OCD treatment and support options we offer, visit us at: https://serenityhealthky.com/ocd-treatment-louisville-ky/

06/27/2023

June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day!

PTSD is a mental health condition that affects people who have been through a traumatic event. Many people don't recognize the symptoms, but raising awareness and sharing resources can help them realize that what they're experiencing isn't normal and prompt them to seek treatment.

Follow us and visit our website to learn about the PTSD treatment options we offer: https://serenityhealthky.com/ptsd-treatment-louisville-ky/

06/14/2023

While there are many types of treatments available for chronic pain, one that has shown significant promise in recent years is ketamine. This powerful anesthetic has been used in medicine for over 50 years and has more recently been discovered to have potent pain-relieving effects, particularly for those suffering from chronic pain conditions.

Ketamine works differently than most pain medications. It targets the NMDA receptors in the brain, helping to modulate pain signals and reduce the perception of pain. This can provide significant relief for individuals suffering from conditions such as neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and CRPS, where traditional pain medications often fall short.

To learn about the chronic pain resources we offer, visit us at our blog: https://serenityhealthky.com/chronic-pain-terms-definitions/

Explore chronic pain, its types, and treatment options, including the promising use of ketamine therapy for relief.

05/21/2023

Ketamine’s unique effects make it an ideal companion to psychotherapy. By integrating proven psychotherapeutic techniques into the ketamine experience, we can affect long-term change in a person’s life. The medicine lights the fire by relieving symptoms virtually immediately; the psychotherapy and associated lifestyle changes keep it burning.

For information on how ketamine-fueled dreams can assist in promoting a new, spiritual approach to mental health and therapy, read on here: https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/ketamine-dreams-therapy-mental-health/

To learn about ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and the conditions it can help treat, visit us at our website!

Similar to Jungian-based psychotherapy, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy utilizes a non-ordinary state of consciousness to heal.

03/04/2023

-Write it on your heart, that every day is the best day of the year: Ralph Waldo Emerson~

-Keep pushing, keep going, there is hope, you are loved & wonderfully made.

02/13/2023

-Call to schedule an appointment today for psychiatric medication management: same week appointments available.
-Also call or text to learn more about our treatment resistant depression programs
*888-442-4325

We are a leading Kentuckiana Infusion Center dedicated to treating PTSD, Resistant Depression Syndromes, Chronic Pain & more. We are certified to administer a new FDA approved medication for Resistant Depressive Syndromes & offer medication management

01/28/2023

If you haven’t heard the news, we are Moving!!

Beginning this Monday, January 30th we will be operating out of our new office 😍 We can not wait to see you in our new space!

The Springs
6400 Dutchman’s Pkwy, Suite 205
Louisville, KY 40205

01/16/2023

Today we remember and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

May we never forget the dream and continue to strive for the selfless service he showed to others.

01/04/2023

Are you in need of a Provider to manage your current medications, get you started on new medications or are interested in speaking with someone to determine if medication is a good fit for you?

Meet Brittany Martin, one of our Psych Nurse Practitioners!

📍Same week appointments available
📍In office or Telehealth visits offered
📍Currently accepting Medicare, Medicaid and most commercial insurances

Call or text us today for an appointment 888-442-HEAL (4325)

01/01/2023