If you’ve ever walked away from therapy feeling discouraged, you’re not alone. Many people try therapy at one point in their lives and don’t feel the change they hoped for. Maybe it felt like the sessions didn’t go deep enough, or you couldn’t find the right therapist. Maybe the symptoms felt too heavy to lift […]
Suicidal Thoughts, Depression, and New Treatment Options
Feeling like life has no way forward can be terrifying and deeply lonely. If you or someone you care about is living with major depressive disorder, these thoughts are not a sign of weakness or failure. They are part of a serious health condition that deserves care, understanding, and support. It’s normal to feel unsure […]
Is It Burnout or Depression?
Is it Burnout or Depression?
“I’ve Tried Everything for My Depression. Why Should I Try TMS?”
Feel like you’ve exhausted all your options for dealing with depression? Many people with treatment-resistant depression feel exactly the same way. Maybe you’ve tried meds, gone to therapy, read self-help books, worked out, changed your diet, or even taken time off from work, but the sadness, the heaviness, or that numb feeling just won’t go […]
Dr. Amato on Q2 News
Dr. Amato recently sat down with Q2 News to discuss the groundbreaking potential of ketamine therapy and how it’s offering new hope for those battling treatment-resistant depression. As a leading expert in mental health, Dr. Amato shared valuable insights on how this innovative treatment is helping individuals who have struggled to find relief with traditional […]
Spring Cleaning for the Mind: How to Let Go of Mental Clutter
Springtime in Montana is a breath of fresh air—literally. The sun shines longer, the snow melts, and the mountains start turning green again. Just like we clean out our homes after a long winter, our minds could use a little tidying up too. Mental clutter—those nagging worries, negative thoughts, and self-doubts—can pile up like forgotten […]
SAD and Sleep: Why Winter in Montana Might Be Messing with Your Rest
If you’ve been feeling extra tired, sluggish, or struggling to fall asleep during Montana’s long, dark winters, you’re not alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can have a big impact on sleep, making it harder to wake up in the morning and easier to feel drained all day. But why does this happen, and what can […]
5 Ways to Keep Your Mind Healthy This Year
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. With the fast pace of life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed, or simply burnt out. This year, why not make your mental well-being a top priority? Here are five effective ways to keep your mind healthy and strong, […]
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mental Health Every Day
October is World Mental Health Month, a time when we come together to raise awareness about mental health and promote well-being for everyone in our communities. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it’s vital that we prioritize it for ourselves and those around us. In Bozeman and Billings, many of us […]
Choosing the Right Ketamine Provider: What You Should Know
At Montana Psychiatry, we’re proud to share that our very own Erin Amato, MD, serves as the Vice President of the American Society of Ketamine Physicians (ASKP), a role that reflects her deep commitment to advancing the ethical and effective use of ketamine in mental health care. Dr. Amato’s leadership in this field highlights her […]
