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Dr. Ryan Wakim M.D., board certified and nationally recognized psychiatrist, is joined by Dr. Jon LaPlante M.D.  Join them as they discuss Jon's journey through depression and how Ketamine helped him during his darkest times.You can visit the Elizabeth & Claire LaPlante Foundation at www.laplantefoundation.com

Dr. Ryan Wakim M.D., board certified and nationally recognized psychiatrist, is joined by Terese Vorscheck LaVallee, Director of the Highmark Caring Place.  Join them as they discuss How children deal with grief, the resources available to help them cope, and Childhood Grief Awareness Day.

Dr. Ryan Wakim M.D., board certified and nationally recognized psychiatrist, is joined by therapist Dr. Lindsey Brown McCormick, PhD, LPCC-S, CCMHC (@lindseybrown.lpc on Instagram and Facebook.)  Join them as they discuss Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and how it is used to help patients overcome and cope with traumatic events.

Dr. Ryan Wakim M.D., board certified and nationally recognized psychiatrist, is joined by Kim Manfredi, Co-Founder and President of the Postpartum Depression Project.  Join them as they discuss how postpartum depression impacts the family, treatment options, and helpful resources available to those that suffer from postpartum depression.https://www.ppdproject.com/

Dr. Ryan Wakim M.D., board certified and nationally recognized psychiatrist, is joined by Amanda Skrinjorich, PA-C.  In this episode they discuss Advanced Practice Professionals and their place in the Mental Health Field.

Mental State features our host, board certified and nationally recognized psychiatrist Dr. Ryan Wakim, as he is joined by guests to have a modern discussion about developments in the Mental Health field.  Our goal is to breakdown the stigma surrounding the Mental Health space while providing knowledge about current treatment options and new advances.  We have something for everyone, no matter if you are a patient interested in learning more about your situation, a student exploring the field, a practitioner with decades of experience, or just a curious person.