Entries by Dr. Stephen Manlove

Medicare Increases Coverage of TMS Therapy for Depression

January 8, 2024 in , /by

A recent change in Medicare coverage will now make transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy for depression much more accessible. After seeing the significant improvements in patients with treatment resistant depression along with its non-invasive nature and minimal side effects, Medicare will now cover TMS for patients with severe depression after failing just one antidepressant medication.   […]

How to Steer Clear of the Ketamine Wild West

December 19, 2023 in , /by

Know the difference between a ketamine clinic and a ketamine shop Matthew Perrone, an Associated Press reporter, recently wrote Prescriptions For Ketamine Have Soared in Recent Years, Despite Little Research or Regulation. This article paints an alarming picture of ketamine use in pain management. Perrone suggests ketamine for pain could morph into the next opioid crisis. Ketamine helps […]

How Medical Marijuana Affects Mental Health

October 10, 2023 in , /by

Due to its relaxing effects, it is commonly assumed that cannabis is helpful for people with anxiety. While cannabis can induce a temporary reduction in anxiety, once the immediate effects wear off, people typically experience an increase in anxiety. In fact, regular cannabis use may slowly ramp up anxiety between each use.  Cannabis is a […]

Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy at Manlove Brain and Body Health

July 26, 2023 in , , /by

Manlove Brain and Body Health recently announced that they will be offering group and individual therapy sessions for depression patients. To learn more about this new offering, read the interview below with therapist Gaylen Bendewald, MSW who will be leading these sessions. Who are these psychotherapy sessions intended for? Both of the group and individual […]

10 Lifestyle Tips to Improve and Extend the Life of Your Brain

June 5, 2023 in , , /by

Dr. Stephen ManloveStephen Manlove, MD is one of the most entrepreneurial psychiatrists in the upper Midwest. Dr. Manlove graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed residencies in Psychiatry and Internal Medicine through the University of Virginia Medical School. He holds multiple board certifications in psychiatry/neurology, internal medicine and forensic psychiatry. This deep […]

Delusions, Delusion-Like Beliefs, and Conspiracy Theories

April 6, 2023 in , /by

Dr. Stephen ManloveStephen Manlove, MD is one of the most entrepreneurial psychiatrists in the upper Midwest. Dr. Manlove graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed residencies in Psychiatry and Internal Medicine through the University of Virginia Medical School. He holds multiple board certifications in psychiatry/neurology, internal medicine and forensic psychiatry. This deep […]

How to Combat Seasonal Depression

December 12, 2022 in , /by

In a recent blog, we outlined the differences between depression and sadness. For those with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), it can be even more challenging to determine if you have depression or if you are experiencing temporary sadness due to the temporary nature of SAD. Luckily, there are several remedies that can be easily implemented […]

Am I Depressed? Know the Signs and Symptoms of Depression

November 7, 2022 in , /by

The biggest question people want to be answered before going to see a psychiatrist is: Am I depressed? While no one wants to go through the hassle of making a doctor’s appointment for no reason, it’s always best to ask a mental health professional the answer to that question.

However, to help you determine if it’s time to seek help, The Washington Post recently posted a great article that shares How to know if it’s depression or just ‘normal’ sadness.

Screening Patients for Anxiety: Then What?

October 11, 2022 in /by

New recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) gives busy primary physicians and their teams one more thing to implement and manage: anxiety screenings. While the recommendation that adults ages 64 and younger should be screened for anxiety is a major step toward improving mental health across the US, for many physicians, the question quickly becomes, ‘OK, screening will identify patients needing help; then what?’

Psychedelic Treatment in Rapid City–Not So New

August 21, 2022 in , /by

Psychedelics are considered a relatively new and promising form of therapy for treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other trauma-related disorders. While this is new to Western medicine, it has been used by indigenous people around the globe for thousands of years. As modern psychedelics go, our own Dr. Brian Johns from our Minneapolis clinic, conducted a study in 2014 that was instrumental in bringing a psychedelic drug out of hospital-only use to mental health clinics as an ongoing out-patient treatment.