Entries by Dr. Stephen Manlove

Natural Ways to Heal Depression – 10 Lifestyle Tips

June 5, 2023 in , , /by

Dr. Stephen ManloveStephen Manlove, MD 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 understanding of medicine gives him a unique ability to practice truly holistic psychiatry—fusing […]

Delusions, Delusion-Like Beliefs, and Conspiracy Theories

April 6, 2023 in , /by

Dr. Stephen ManloveStephen Manlove, MD 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 understanding of medicine gives him a unique ability to practice truly holistic psychiatry—fusing […]

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. 

Mental Health Specialist, Megan Burgard – Nurse Practitioner

July 13, 2022 in , , , /by

Introducing Nurse Practitioner, Megan Burgard to the Manlove Brain and Body Health team!

Antidepressant Medications: Classes, Doses & Side Effects

July 13, 2022 /0 Comments/in , /by

People often come to Manlove Brain + Body Health believing they have tried “every medication” for their depression, though that is rarely the case. A patient’s treatment-resistance to antidepressant medication is often caused by one of three scenarios.

Does Insurance Cover Esketamine? And, Common Questions About Ketamine and Esketamine (Spravato) Answered

July 7, 2022 in , , /by

Ketamine and esketamine (Spravato) are becoming a popular topic of discussion among mental health providers and patients suffering from depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): How it works, what to expect, side effects.

July 1, 2022 in , , /by

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) was developed in 1985, and has been  FDA-approved since 2008 as an alternative treatment for depression. TMS is covered by most health insurance plans for those with treatment resistant depression (TRD) which is defined as a patient who has tried 4 or more antidepressant medications and therapy without relief. It can also help people with symptoms of PTSD, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, social anxiety disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and other mental illnesses.