A pre-surgical psychiatric evaluation is a comprehensive assessment that evaluates a patient's mental, psychological, and emotional readiness for major surgery. This evaluation includes a thorough assessment of behavioral, cognitive, emotional, developmental, current life situation, psychosocial risk factors, personal motivations, ability to follow through, and post-op expectations.
TBI is diagnosed when a person experiences a traumatic blow, impact, whiplash, or puncture to the head, which can be caused by high-impact sports, accidents, and other traumas. Depending on the severity of the injury, the doctor may diagnose mild, moderate, or severe TBI. Mild TBI can resolve on its own, while moderate TBI may result in moderate brain damage, and severe TBI can cause extended unconsciousness and permanent disability.
Suboxone is a medication that contains buprenorphine and naloxone. It is used to treat opioid dependence and addiction by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings, as well as blocking the effects of opioids. There are different types of Suboxone treatments available, including films, tablets, and injections.
ADD and ADHD are conditions that affect attention, focus, and impulse control. They can make it difficult to complete tasks, follow through with responsibilities, and maintain relationships. These conditions are often first diagnosed in childhood but can persist into adulthood.
Psychotherapy is a form of talk therapy that is used to treat mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There are different types of psychotherapy available, including individual therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and more.
Psychotropic medications are a type of drug that can help manage mood disorders, including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and sleep disorders. These medications work by altering brain chemicals and mood. At Pacific Pain & Wellness Group, we offer various classifications of psychotropic drugs, including anti-anxiety medications, anti-depressants, anti-psychotic medications, mood stabilizing drugs, stimulants, and hypnotic drugs.
Ketamine is a medication that has been used medically for over 50 years to induce and maintain general anesthesia during surgery. However, more recently, Ketamine has gained acceptance for its effectiveness in treating chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression. Pacific Pain & Wellness Group has fine-tuned its ketamine protocol since 2013 to yield the most effective and long-lasting results for patients.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-cleared treatment that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain and alleviate symptoms of depression and major depressive disorder (MDD).