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Mental Health and Wellness
Psychiatry and Mental Health
Psychiatric and Mental Health Prescribers
Medications can play a role in improving most mental health conditions. Some patients are treated with medication alone, while others are treated in combination with therapy or other treatments.
Prescribed medications play a key role in the treatment of co-occurring disorders. They can reduce symptoms and prevent relapses of a psychiatric disorder and mental health illness.
Psychotherapy Services
According to the American Psychological Association, “Psychologists help people of all ages live happier, healthier and more productive lives.”
Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is a way to help people with a broad variety of mental illnesses and emotional difficulties. Psychotherapy can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing.
Additional Services and Coverage
Personalized Care and Guidance
Community Nursing Facility - Long Term Care, Assisted and Supported Living Facilities
Adults and older adults living in community nursing facilities continue to struggle in meeting their mental health need. We have created a group of clinicians that are passionate in assisting both the community and residents for management of their mental healthcare without needing to go out for mental health evaluation or follow up.
Tele-Psychiatry and Tele-Counseling
The use of video-based telepsychiatry helps meet patients' needs for convenient, affordable and readily-accessible mental health services. Telepsychiatry is equivalent to in-person care in diagnostic accuracy, treatment effectiveness, quality of care and patient satisfaction.
Teletherapy, also known as online therapy, e-therapy, or video therapy, is therapy delivered through a virtual platform via a computer. If you’ve ever used FaceTime or Skype, it’s essentially the same thing – except more secure and with a qualified therapist or counselor at the other end instead of a distant friend or relative.
Clinical Preceptorship and Healthcare Consulting
A clinical preceptorship can be defined as a supervised clinical experience which allows students to apply knowledge gained in the didactic portion of a program to clinical practice.
Healthcare consulting helps organizations navigate the common challenges facing the industry. These consulting bodies can come in the form of major consulting firms with a specific healthcare branch. Or they can be highly specialized companies that address one area of healthcare challenges, like the difficulty of managing payor contracts.
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind"
William James
Men's Health Care and Wellness
Men's Health Matter
Health and wellness may not always rank as your number one priority. Maybe it falls below work, taking care of your family, or other responsibilities and obligations in your life. But remember, staying healthy makes it so much easier to accomplish your goals and take care of those you love.
It’s time to move your health to its rightful place on your priority list. Read on for five tips to help your health and wellness rise through the ranks – all the way to number one.
As a man, it’s important to take care of your body and mind — even if you feel healthy. Strength, vitality, and good mental health over the short- and long-term often start with habits built today. Eating well, staying active, and getting enough sleep can make a big difference in men’s health, including how you feel physically and emotionally. Having regular checkups and screenings can also help you feel confident in making decisions about your whole health as you age.
Services we offer:
- Adult Primary Care and Internal Medicine
-Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Management and Treatment
-Testosterone Replacement Therapy
(TRT)
-Sleep Medicine
IV Vitamins Drip
Myer's Cocktail Drip - Comprised of essential multivitamins and other nutrients, this cocktail premix is designed to help alleviate chronic symptoms, including ongoing pain, asthma and more. The combination is named for Dr. John Myers, who was known for administering vitamin and mineral drips to alleviate a variety of ailments.
Brainstorm Drip - Combining pyridoxine (B6), L-taurine and alpha-lipoic acid, the Brainstorm IV kit may help improve overall brain function, increase memory recall and improve certain aspects of learning.
Immunity Drip - Designed to help your immune system, prevent illnesses and make you feel better faster after getting sick, this IV kit includes six treatments of premium-quality compounds that can help improve immunity and promote optimal wellness.
Inner Beauty Drip - Designed to help bring out radiance and natural glow, this kit includes six treatments of premium-quality compounds believed to fortify hair, skin and nails, reduce wrinkles and quench skin from the inside out.
Recovery & Performance Drip - Designed to help shorten the time of recovery after an injury and potentially improve athletic ability, this kit includes six treatments of premium-quality compounds that can help promote improved performance and overall wellness.
Get-Up-And-Go Drip - Designed to help kickstart your metabolism and feel more energized, this IV kit includes six treatments of premium-quality compounds believed to help burn fat, boost metabolism and provide the nutrients needed for optimal wellness.
Alleviate Drip - Compounded to help relieve symptoms of PMS, this customized IV kit includes seven treatments of premium-quality compounds which may reduce bloating, irritability, abdominal discomfort and lower back pain.
Quench Drip - Rehydrate your body and combat fatigue caused from dehydration with our Quench IV Kit. This Kit includes six treatments of premium-quality compounds designed to replenish the fluids needed for optimal wellness.
Reboot Drip - Replenish your body and combat hangover-related symptoms like dehydration, headache, and nausea with our Reboot IV Kit. This premix is one of our various IV nutrition therapy offerings and includes six treatments of premium-quality compounds designed to replenish the fluids needed for optimal wellness.
NutriGLOW Drip - Glutathione, the body’s “Master Antioxidant”, powers your natural detoxification system, removing chemicals, heavy metals, and toxins. It is also an anti-inflammatory and known as the beauty antioxidant due to its ability to reveal glowing skin and enhance overall complexion.
Cinderella Drip - The main ingredient in the Cinderella Drip, alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant found naturally inside every cell of the body. ALA is 400 times more powerful an antioxidant than vitamin C or E, which inhibits the increase of free radicals in our body. While general antioxidants only selectively act on either water soluble or fat soluble parts of cells, ALA produces antioxidant actions both in water soluble and fat soluble areas.
Medical Weight Loss - Semaglutide Program
What Is Semaglutide?
Unless you’re a healthcare professional or have Type 2 diabetes, it’s entirely possible you’ve never heard of semaglutide before. Despite its relatively new application as a powerful weight loss drug, semaglutide is a well-researched substance by way of its use for diabetes treatment. It has already been prescribed for several years as an injectable medication for
the improved management of glycemic control. When looking for viable alternatives to semaglutide for weight loss, this glycemic control mechanism is the key aspect that one hopes to replicate or mimic.
The FDA (United States Food and Drug Administration) more recently approved semaglutide as a prescription weight
loss aid. Its approval has already improved the lives of chronically overweight patients. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 (glucagon-like-peptide-1) receptor agonist suitable for those who are overweight, obese, and/or
those who are committed to shedding a significant amount of weight and do not have other significant underlying
health issues. It is a long-acting prescription medicine designed to be used over an extended period of several months or more. Semaglutide is not a miracle cure or a gimmick supplement.
Semaglutide injections are not an appropriate treatment for people who only need to lose a small amount of weight or have a body mass index (BMI) of 27 or less. It is also not appropriate for those who are looking for an "instant" or short-term weight loss fix.
How Does Semaglutide Work?
Semaglutide is in a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists. GLP-1 agonists work by stimulating your pancreas to increase insulin. This additional insulin causes the stomach to empty over a longer period. This slow and consistent digestion is merely an early step in the chain reaction that makes semaglutide such an effective weight-loss drug. When your stomach takes more time to empty itself of food, it sends signals of "fullness" to the brain. This signal is sent throughout a larger portion of your day, even if you’re eating less food than usual. The result of this process is a powerful appetite suppression effect based on the patient's own natural insulin production. This means patients using semaglutide or semaglutide alternatives can benefit from medically assisted weight loss without any need for invasive surgery.
A semaglutide regimen will also lead to healthier blood sugar levels, which can help a patient feel more energetic
throughout the day. Stabilized and controlled blood sugar levels can also help improve other areas of your overall
health. Even if you aren’t at risk for diabetes, this effect can contribute to a general sense of well-being, which is a
crucial component in any weight loss journey.
Peptide Therapy
Peptides are proteins that can be self-injected to replenish peptide levels that naturally decline with age. Treatments can provide health benefits such as muscle & joint recovery, improved sleep, immune health, and longevity.
Peptides are the building blocks of proteins and are composed of amino acids that work to regulate a variety of biological functions and processes. These naturally occurring peptides act as signaling molecules within the body and instruct other cells and molecules on what functions to perform.
Benefits of Peptide Therapy Includes:
Accelerate healing processes
Boost hormone levels
Build muscle mass
Decrease joint and muscle pain
Enhance cognitive function and memory
Help reverse symptoms of sexual dysfunction
Improve sleep quality
Increase levels of energy, stamina, and strength
Lower blood pressure
Promote healthy immune function
Reduce signs of aging
Stimulate hair growth
Ketamine Therapy
Ketamine is an anesthetic agent with powerful antidepressant properties. It was developed in the 1960’s by University of Michigan physicians as a safer option to provide comfortable sedation for procedures. Over the last several decades, studies have shown the potential for Ketamine as a therapeutic option for treatment-resistant depression. Ketamine is a safe option to provide relief from severe and persistent symptoms of depression and suicidal thinking, and can potentially provide relief of symptoms within hours to days after a single infusion.
Ketamine infusions can provide rapid relief for symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts. Traditionally, medications could take weeks before patients begin to experience relief of symptoms. With Ketamine infusions, patients often experience relief of symptoms within hours of infusion.
Am I Eligible for Ketamine Infusion Therapy?
Patients must meet the following criteria:
Age 18 or older
Voluntarily consent to treatment
Primary mental health diagnosis of Treatment Refractory Depression (unipolar or bipolar), verified by an assessment at Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry
Commitment to undergo 3-6 infusions
Other treatment options have not succeeded
Ability to provide any medical records external to Michigan Medicine system
Requires reliable transportation to infusions and accompaniment by a responsible adult
Potential Side Effects?
he most common short-term side effects of Ketamine Infusion Therapy are:
Dissociation during the infusion. This effect is expected, not harmful, and wears off within 10 minutes of the infusion’s end. Hardly a side effect, this enhances the benefit
Feeling tired or groggy for the remainder of the day following the infusion
Nausea during or, more commonly, shortly after the infusion
Dizziness immediately after, usually dissipating entirely within a couple of hours
Ketamine Treatment Administration Alternatives:
Nasal Route - Esketamine, like ketamine, has the potential to distort your perception during the first two hours after treatment, so it has to be administered in a clinic setting. Treatment for esketamine nasal spray is done on an outpatient basis.
This medicine is available only under a restricted distribution program called Spravato™ REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) Program.
Low-Dose Ketamine - low-dose ketamine has been proposed as a rapid-acting treatment option for suicidality. Oral ketamine can be administered in a range of settings, which is important in treating suicidality and chronic treatment-resistant depression.
NAD+ Therapy
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) is a critical, naturally occurring coenzyme of niacin (vitamin B-3) that helps every cell in our bodies to produce energy.
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a coenzyme present in almost all cells of the body. It plays a key role in converting nutrients into cellular energy. With age, NAD+ levels steadily decrease and research suggests that an increase in NAD+ can help with age-associated diseases, brain functionality, metabolism, neurodegeneration, and more.
What can NAD + be helpful for?
Living a Healthier life
Anxiety / Stress Disorder
Depression
PTSD
Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Pain
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Sleep Disorders
Behavioral Disorders
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