DBT skills aren’t just for those struggling with mental health concerns Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that has been proven to be highly effective in treating a range of mental health issues. Originally created to treat…
Everyone keeps talking about ketamine treatment for depression. Here are five facts everyone should know before beginning this treatment method. 1. Ketamine is for the worst cases Depression is extremely common in America, with over 8% of American adults suffering…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is one of the most popular forms of therapy used today. This psychotherapy practice helps treat patients with a number of mental health disorders, such as bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, and depression. This therapy is comprised of…
The Creator of DBT, Marsha Linehan, drew directly from her own experiences in creating this unique therapeutic approach Dialectical Behavior Therapy has helped millions since it was introduced to the mental health community. It’s only been around since the late…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is quickly becoming one of the most popular forms of therapy used by mental health professionals. This form of psychotherapy assists with treating a wide range of mental health disorders; although it was initially developed to treat borderline personality…
The use of ketamine in treating mental conditions continues to expand. Parkinson’s disease is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that primarily affects the motor system. Common symptoms include shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement, difficulty walking, and…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, places emphasis on improving emotional regulation and distress tolerance, two factors that contribute to self harm in patients Self harm patients are individuals who hurt themselves without the intent of committing suicide. Typical displays of self-harming…
Close to 21 million people suffer from addiction, but only less than 10% ever receive help. Traditional treatments for addiction include therapy and medication, but these treatments often don’t take into account dual-diagnosis that typically accompany addiction. Dialectical behavior therapy…
For some combat veterans, returning home doesn’t necessarily mean they’ve left behind the war. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is one of the most difficult disorders to treat. However, ketamine might be the answer that doctors have been looking for vets with…
Ketamine is one of the oldest drugs still used today, but after years of being used solely as an anesthetic and illicit street drug, it is now having a revival as an alternative depression treatment. But, are these alternative treatments…
A new study from Israel found that ketamine therapy administered orally, rather than intravenously, is effective in treating depression. The study found that this type of treatment has an immediate effect on depression symptoms, and its influence lasts up to…
The Veterans Affairs (VA) is looking into using ketamine for high-risk suicide patients. A pair of programs is currently underway at a VA medical center in Cleveland with the goal of determining whether low-dose ketamine infusions can help patients with…
A new study reveals that ketamine infusions work like an opioid when treating depression symptoms. Ketamine infusion therapy is becoming an increasingly common alternative treatment for depression, PTSD, and other mental disorders. Here at Delray Center for Healing, we offer…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of psychotherapy that helps treat a range of disorders. It is helpful in treating individuals that need help changing patterns of behavior or are unable to control their emotions. Patients can learn emotional…
A recent study published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology showed that the average score on the Children’s Depression Rating Scale dropped by 42.5% following low-dose IV ketamine infusions among teenagers with treatment-resistant depression. The medical community has…
DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, is a highly effective form of therapy that treats many different disorders. In DBT, people are taught two seemingly different and opposite strategies; acceptance and change. Patients are taught to accept that their experiences, emotions,…
As ketamine infusion therapy becomes more popular, many people in the medical community have started to realize they need consensus guidelines for its use. Although ketamine infusions don’t yet have FDA approval, they are an effective treatment for treatment-resistant depression,…
A recently publish trail provides shows that dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is the first well-established and empirically supported treatment for reducing suicide attempts and self-harm in teenagers. Dialectical behavior therapy is an intense form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that teaches people…
Ketamine is inspiring and driving the medical industry to rethink how they treat depression. Specifically, ketamine is helpful in our depression intensive outpatient program at Delray Center for Healing. Ketamine is FDA approved as an anesthetic drug and is commonly…
There have been a number of highly publicized suicides recently, including celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain and fashion designer Kate Spade. These have highlighted the need for newer and faster-acting antidepressants. Ketamine, which works quickly, is one drug that people are…
A new case study shows that ketamine infusions help eased the pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and fibromyalgia. RA is an autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints, causing pain and stiffness in them. Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized…
Ketamine infusion therapy is gaining more widespread acceptance. It’s a fast-acting and effective treatment for depression as well as other mental disorders. A single dose can alleviate depressive symptoms within an hour, which makes it the fastest treatment out there…
Most psychiatric medications, including common antidepressants, do not block ketamine infusions, but a few can. Benzodiazepines, lamotrigine, and memantine may weaken ketamine’s effect. Bring a complete list of everything you take to your consultation, and never stop or lower a…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on high risk and tough to treat patients. Patients often have multiple diagnoses and haven’t responded to other treatments. Although DBT was initially created to treat Borderline Personality…
More people are realizing and embracing ketamine than ever before. Ketamine infusions have been known to significantly improve a range of mental disorders, from chronic pain to depression. But unfortunately, it’s still awaiting FDA approval in the treatment of these…
Dr. Rodriguez founded the Delray Center in 2003 and built it on a foundation of core clinical, professional, and ethical principles that are adhered to still to this day. Dr. Rodriguez founded the Delray Center in 2003 and built it on a foundation of core clinical, professional, and ethical principles that are adhered to still to this day.
