Entries by Dr. Stephen Manlove

Dos & Don’ts of Supporting Someone with Mental Illness

November 22, 2021 in , /by

As a friend or family member of someone with a mental illness, it can be hard to know the best ways to be supportive. With the holidays just around the corner, it’s important to know that while the holidays are a time that many people look forward to, this can be a very hard time of year for those with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Family gatherings can be overwhelming and conversations, at times, can feel more like interrogations. With this in mind, our team of mental health professionals have put together a list of dos and don’ts to help you better support your loved ones with mental illness this holiday season and beyond. 

Mental Healthcare: Where to Start

October 4, 2021 in , /by

Once someone decides that it’s time to take control of their mental health, it can be hard to know where to start. Do I see a therapist or a psychiatrist? Do I need medication like ketamine? This blog will walk you through the best approach to start on your mental healthcare journey and provide an overview of the different resources available to help you get started. While these steps are intended for those who have not yet addressed their mental health concerns with a provider, this may also be a useful guide for those who have already started to seek help by seeing where they are in the process and understanding their options for possible next steps.

New Ketamine, TMS & Integrative Medicine Clinic’s Rapid Expansion

August 17, 2021 in , /by

Advanced Brain + Body Clinic (AB+BC) is a new interventional psychiatric clinic offering ketamine and esketamine (Spravato) therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and integrative medicine. After opening just four months ago in Minnetonka, MN, Advanced Brain + Body Clinic is already set to double in size, expanding to a second office this month to accommodate the high demand for their holistic psychiatric care and hard to find treatment options. 

Get Outside & Get Active!

July 9, 2021 in , /by

One of the most amazing things about summer is that there are natural remedies everywhere to help improve your mood. The trick is to make sure that you take advantage of them while you can. The fresh air and sunlight are free resources that will help improve your mood, reduce stress, and improve your overall health. This is particularly important for anyone battling depression and especially treatment-resistant depression.

What You Need to Know About COVID-19 This Spring

March 19, 2021 in , /by

As we move beyond  the one year anniversary of the COVID-19 outbreak here in the United States, Americans are filled with mixed emotions. You may feel relieved that we can see the light at the end of the tunnel as the vaccine is being distributed across the country to healthcare and frontline workers, military personnel, and seniors. No matter how you are feeling, it’s important to let go of the things that you cannot change and focus on the things that you can.

New Twin Cities Clinic for Treatment-Resistant Depression

February 24, 2021 in , /by

Advanced Brain + Body Clinic (AB+BC) is a new interventional psychiatric clinic opening in Minneapolis, MN. Developed by psychiatrists Stephen Manlove, M.D. and Brian Johns, M.D., this new clinic will focus on helping patients with treatment-resistant depression.