Clinical Diary
Research and Musings From Our Work At Acheron Psychiatry
The Gut–Brain Connection: How Stress Impacts Gut Health and Mental Health
A Functional Medicine Perspective on Healing the Gut–Mind Axis By Sarah Kahn, Ph.D., Integrative & Functional Nutritionist Introduction If you’ve ever felt “butterflies” before a big event or noticed your digestion change
Post-acute COVID-19 Syndrome: Brain Fog Phenotype, Patient-Centric Understanding, and Biopsychosocial-Oriented Treatment
A biopsychosocial, patient-centered framework for understanding and treating post-acute COVID-19 brain fog, integrating neuroscience, psychology, and lifestyle factors to support recovery and resilience.
Ketamine Holds Promise for Cognitive Benefits, Study Shows
Since its introduction more than 50 years ago, ketamine has proven itself to be a safe and useful agent for use as anesthesia, and—more recently, and at lower doses—as an effective psychiatric drug.
Ketamine Therapy for Treatment Resistant Depression in NYC
Traditional treatments don’t work for everyone—which is why Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is gaining momentum for those with treatment-resistant depression. In this post, we explore how ketamine works in the brain, why it’s so
Getting Our Kids’ Brains Back on Track
The digital environment is literally rewiring the brains of kids and teens.
How Living in a Digital World Changes Kids’ Brains
Neuroimaging data confirms what frustrated parents and teachers have long suspected.
Guest Contributor: Jackie Ourman, LMHC on EMDR & the Work of Rewiring the Mind
EMDR therapy offers a powerful way to heal from trauma by helping clients rewire deeply rooted negative beliefs. In this guest post, Jackie Ourman, LMHC, shares how EMDR works, why it’s transformative, and
KAP: Where Neuroscience Meets Creative Healing
At Acheron Psychiatry, we believe that healing isn’t just about managing symptoms—it’s about unlocking your full potential. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) has been life-changing for people with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and trauma—but its impact
Match Making: How To Find A Therapist That’s Right For You
Finding the right therapist can feel like a daunting task – but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re new to therapy or just moved to a new city, this guide walks you
Vanaprastha, “The Forest Road,” and the Power of Ketamine Therapy
Vanaprastha, or “the forest road,” symbolizes a sacred transition from striving to reflecting—one that doesn’t have to wait until later life. In this piece, we explore how ketamine therapy can help quiet the
What If Power Meant Connection, Not Control?
What if power wasn’t about dominance, but connection? In this post, we explore how group therapy reimagines power as something shared and supportive; “power with” rather than “power over.” Through communal healing, group
The Two Hearts of Ketamine: Medical & Spiritual
Ketamine’s impact reaches beyond the brain—it touches both the physical and emotional heart. At Acheron, we explore how ketamine’s ability to support cardiac function and open emotional connection creates a dual pathway to