COVID-19 Precautions
Consider during COVID what your risk is for being with a group. What is the condition of your health; pre-existing conditions, elderly, weak immune system? If you’re forced to be in the presence of a group, try to be in a well ventilated environment. The more people you are around whether indoor or outdoor the higher the […]
We’re Hiring
We’re Hiring Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker looking to help treat wonderful people in need of better mental health? Join our growing team of leading mental health professionals! We offer qualified candidates competitive pay and benefits. To apply, email minoli@contemporarycare.net today!
How We See Ourselves and Stress
We each have our own identity. This supports what we think and feel about ourselves. Stress occurs when there is a disruption or threat to that identity. Loss is a major trigger. Divorce, aging, medical condition, economic loss, are but a few. COVID has put our identity into jeopardy. The strain of COVID causes our mental […]
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a drug free, non invasive, safe and effective way to rid yourself of depression. You are awake and alert during the treatment. A magnetic pulse is directed to a specific area of the left prefrontal cortex. This is a targeted area associated with mood. There are no side effects except for […]
Medical Flash
Are you sure you are getting the best and right medical treatment for your depression? There is medication management, therapies, and treatments available depending on your symptoms. A very effective treatment for patients suffering from treatment resistant depression is currently available. The treatment is Ketamine. There are two forms of delivery. An anesthesiologist delivers the […]
Tuesday Tips piecemeal
Do you want full service help or do you want piecemeal?Is it easier for you to go to one place or do you prefer to travel to lots of different places?In all of our lives there are times we all need help. Our psychiatric practice is a full service practice with multiple locations for […]
Medical Flash
Medical Flash Oral Antidepressants work differently from other medications to target treatment resistant depression. Spravato is esketamine nasal spray. It targets the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor and is believed to work differently than currently antidepressants. Sparvato is only available at centers such as Contemporary Care Centers, where the treatment is under the supervision of a psychiatrist and anesthesiologist. Those […]
TMS Thursday
TMS Thursday Our brains respond to magnetic pulses. The magnetic pulse can stimulate the underactive brain that is depressed and bring it to an effective, durable, long lasting place of wellness. The TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) treatment is safe and non invasive. This essentially side effect free treatment is a 4 to 6 week course. In some […]
disappointment and sadness
The holidays can bring great joy or it can also remind us of all the loss, disappointment and sadness we associate with this time of year. The classic film It’s A Wonderful Life reminds us that suicidal thoughts are often exacerbated at this time of year. There is help. Do not delay contacting a medical […]
TMS evaluation
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a cutting edge treatment for unipolar depression. Make it your gift to yourself this year to have a TMS evaluation and see if this is a treatment that will make a difference in your life forever. TMS is fast action, durable, non-invasive, and essentially side effect free. It is a course of […]
