Clinical Diary
A Therapy Blog From the Experts 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 Guest Contributor Sarah Kahn, Ph.D., Integrative & Functional Nutritionist Introduction If you’ve ever felt “butterflies” before a big event or noticed your digestion
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.
EMDR Therapy and 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
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
Reporting Live from the Darkness: Catholicism, Psychedelics & Good Friday
What do Catholicism, psychedelics, and therapy have in common? More than you might think. In this reflective piece, a therapist unpacks the symbolism of Good Friday, the power of ritual, and how faith—whether
Chasing Dopamine: How Living in an Instant Gratification Society Affects our Mental Health
In today’s instant gratification world, dopamine-driven habits—like compulsive social media use—can leave us feeling more disconnected than ever. This post explores how the brain’s reward system affects our mood, attention, and real-life relationships—and
Navigating the Depths of Trauma and the Promise of Ketamine Treatment
Trauma can leave lasting emotional scars—but healing is possible. In this post, we explore the impact of complex PTSD, why traditional treatments may fall short, and how emerging approaches like Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Why Ketamine Therapy? A Psychiatrist’s Perspective
Does psychedelic medicine have a legitimate place in the fields of psychiatry and medicine?
In my evolving and empirically-informed clinical work, I have come to believe that ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) does play a
Debunking Ketamine Myths
Ketamine Therapy is gaining recognition as a powerful mental health treatment—but myths and misunderstandings still abound. In this post, we debunk five common misconceptions about ketamine, from fears about addiction to confusion about