Perinatal Depression: Signs and Treatment in Denver, Boulder, and Westminster

Pregnancy and the postpartum period are often portrayed as joyful, picture-perfect times. Glowing expectant mothers, smiling babies, and happy families. But for many, reality includes moments of deep sadness, anxiety, or emotional numbness that don’t seem to lift. Perinatal depression occurs during pregnancy and affects far more families than most realize. The World Health Organization…

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Mindbloom Ketamine Therapy vs Spravato Ketamine Therapy: Pros, Cons, Eligibility, and Costs

Mindbloom and Spravato both use ketamine-based approaches for mental health treatment, but they differ substantially in how treatment is delivered, monitored, and regulated. Mindbloom provides prescribed ketamine for use at home, with treatment supported remotely and a designated peer monitor present during dosing. This model may appeal to people who prioritize convenience and prefer receiving…

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Perinatal vs Postpartum Depression: Symptoms & Treatment

Perinatal vs Postpartum Depression: Symptoms, Timeline, and Which Treatment Is Right for You Written by Dr. Kartiki Churi, MD, MBA, FAPA, Chief Medical Officer, Axis Integrated Mental Health Perinatal means the whole window, from pregnancy through the first year after birth. Postpartum means the months after your baby arrives. So, if your low mood started…

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PMDD Is Not “Just Bad PMS” – Symptoms & Relief Guide

PMDD Is Not “Just Bad PMS” — Symptoms & Relief Guide Written by Dr. Kartiki Churi, MD, MBA, FAPA, Chief Medical Officer at Axis Integrated Mental Health. If the week before your period brings intense carbohydrate cravings, a desire to withdraw from social interactions, migraines or joint pain, heightened emotional reactivity, or middle-of-the-night chocolate cravings,…

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How Deep TMS Helps with Postpartum Depression When Antidepressants Fail

How Deep TMS Helps with Postpartum Depression When Antidepressants Fail Written by Kartiki Churi, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Axis Integrated Mental Health Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or Deep TMS, is a medication-free treatment that uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate brain networks involved in mood regulation. It targets the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, helping regulate the…

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