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Why Depression Isn’t “Just a Chemical Imbalance”
If you’ve ever been told depression is simply “low serotonin,” you’re not alone. That idea became popular because it felt straightforward and hopeful: identify the chemical problem, correct it, and feel better. But real-life depression is usually more complex—and that complexity matters, because it opens the door to more personalized and effective care. The “chemical imbalance” story: why it caught on The chemical-imbalance explanation became common for a few reasons: It redu

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Jun 83 min read


Compassionate Mental Health Care in Ocala, FL
At Oasis Wellness & Recovery, we offer personalized counseling and psychiatric medication management in a judgment-free, spa-like environment. Whether you need talk therapy, medication support, or both, Dr. Eric Milbrandt takes the time to truly understand your goals, values, and life. 🧠 Psychiatric Medication Management When symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, addiction, or sleep issues interfere with life, medication can offer much-needed stability. Dr

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Jul 1, 20251 min read


It's time to break free from anxiety!
Nearly 1 in 3 adults experience anxiety at some time in their lives. Anxiety disorders can impact daily functioning, relationships, work performance, and quality of life. Ketamine therapy can provide immediate and long lasting relief. Stop anxiety and get back to living your life. Call now and find out how ketamine therapy can help!

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Jun 25, 20241 min read


BREATHWORK IS BOOMING
Breathwork is a form of active meditation which uses breathing practices to achieve altered states of consciousness and to improve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. At Oasis Wellness & Recovery, we are pairing breathwork with ketamine-assisted therapy to transcend limiting beliefs that are stored in the mind and body and increase feelings of acceptance, self-compassion, and interconnectedness with others. Find out about our upcoming in-person workshop here.

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Oct 10, 20231 min read


The 988 Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. If you or your loved one needs help, call, text, or chat 988. Ketamine is a fast-acting medicine that can rapidly alleviate suicidal thoughts. Click here to find out more: https://www.infusionclinicocala.com/faq

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Aug 22, 20221 min read


Post-traumatic growth - There’s No Silver Lining To COVID, But There Is The Potential For Growth
Post-traumatic growth (PTG) is different from resilience, which is defined as the experience of overcoming adversity and returning to your former state. With PTG, you come away from a struggle changed for the better, typically in one or more of five major areas: appreciation for life, relationships with others, recognition of new possibilities, personal strength, and spiritual change. “It takes work, and attention, and energy [to achieve post-traumatic growth],” notes Dr. Ted

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
May 26, 20211 min read


Can We Stop Suicides?
It’s been way too long since there was a new class of drugs to treat depression. Ketamine might be the solution. Find out more in a New York Time opinion piece from Nov 30, 2018.

Eric Milbrandt, MD, MPH
Dec 2, 20181 min read
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