Dr. Frenkel on Genomind Round Table Video
Watch Dr. Violina Frenkel on the Integrating Mental Health PGx Into Your Practice: Meet the Experts – Genomind Round Table (2021). Featured Guest Speakers: Amy Edgar, APRN, Gregory Cooper, APRN-BC, Dr. Jay Fawver, MD, and Dr. Violina Frenkel, MD Moderators: Dr. Daniel Dowd, PharmD and Dr. Seema Patel, PharmD
(Updated) New Group Therapy Classes at Integrative Behavioral Care
Integrative Behavioral Care, in Summit, NJ, will be introducing new group therapy classes on April 30, 2020. The two classes will be a Men’s Group Therapy and a Art Therapy Group with Lenny. Health insurance plans may cover psychotherapy groups. Men’s Group Therapy: April 30, 2020 from 7:00PM – 8:00PM Art Therapy […]
Medical Cannabis & Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
To understand how Medical Cannabis works in the body as a mast cell stabilizer we must first understand how our Endocannabinoid system works. What is the Endocannabinoid system (ECS)? The endocannabinoid system (ECS) refers to a collection of cell receptors and corresponding molecules. You can think of cell receptors like little locks on the surface […]
Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Esketamine Adjunctive to Oral Antidepressant Therapy in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Esketamine Adjunctive to Oral Antidepressant Therapy in Treatment-Resistant Depression A Randomized Clinical Trial: From JAMA Network Key Points Question Is intranasal esketamine hydrochloride an efficacious treatment option for patients with treatment-resistant depression? Findings In this randomized, double-blind clinical trial of 67 adults with treatment-resistant depression, significant improvement of depressive symptoms, […]
Genetic testing becoming critical for patients, clinicians
Information to help clinicians determine which medications or other treatment options for various mental health conditions are better suited for patients based on their genetics is continuing to gain traction in the field. Genomind Professional PGx, Genomind’s flagship pharmacogenetic product, is designed to reduce the burden on the health care system and improve results for […]
Scientists Find a Possible Link Between Gut Bacteria and Depression
The human microbiome—a collection of bacteria, archaea, fungi and viruses commingling in the gut and intestines—has been linked to a wide range of human health conditions, including digestive health and the prevention of autoimmune diseases. Some research has even identified a possible link between gut health and brain function. Building on this work, a study […]
The Gut-Brain Axis: Influence of Microbiota on Mood and Mental Health
From Integrative Medicine • Vol.17, No. 4 By Jeremy Appleton, ND The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication network that links the enteric and central nervous systems. This network is not only anatomical, but it extends to include endocrine, humoral, metabolic, and immune routes of communication as well. The autonomic nervous system, hypothalamic pituitaryadrenal (HPA) […]
Dr. Frenkel on WJLP TV 3 – Jersey Matters
Clinical Director, Dr. Violina Frenkel, appears on Jersey Matters to discuss how Integrative Behavioral Care in Summit, NJ uses TMS Therapy to treat depression and other mental conditions.