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Imagine Healthcare - First to Offer Prism for PTSD in Chicago!
Approximately nine million Americans suffer from PTSD following an accident, abuse, military combat or natural disaster. It is usually managed with psychotherapy or psychopharmacological interventions. Prism for PTSD is used together with these standard-of-care therapies to improve patient symptoms.
“The procedure is part of the next generation of mental health care at Imagine Healthcare and aligns with our commitment to patient care,” said Dr. Erika Steinbrenner. “Our mental health care professionals can now offer PTSD patients Prism to empower them to gain control over their brain health and their life.”
During the Prism procedure, the patient watches a computer simulation with loud, agitated avatars. The avatars’ behavior in the simulation is directly linked to the patient’s brain activity as measured by an EEG headset. The link is achieved through the GrayMatters Health proprietary amygdala-based biomarker developed by registering amygdala-fMRI data with EEG using advanced statistical models.
By practicing using a specific memory, emotion, or experience to calm down, the patient’s brain activity changes and the avatars sit down and quiet down. This way patients learn what mental strategies they can use to help improve their PTSD symptoms in daily life.
“This is an exciting time as Prism becomes available for patients living with PTSD in Chicago, following the clinical trial which demonstrated significant improvement in PTSD symptoms with a strong safety profile and high patient compliance,” commented Oded Kraft, CEO and co-founder of GrayMatters Health, the developer of Prism for PTSD.
Click here for more information on Prism for PTSD at Imagine!
Imagine Healthcare is the first woman-owned and woman-run ketamine clinic in Chicago and the only one run by a palliative medicine physician. The field of palliative medicine focuses on the relief of suffering for individuals with serious illness. Severe depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD and chronic pain can all cause severe stress on the mind and body which can be debilitating at times and lead to poor quality of life for an individual and even those around them.
Working with your current providers, we help restore your mental and physical health and improve your quality of life using a variety of treatment options which are offered in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment. Providing a unique “whole person” approach, we recognize that every individual can benefit from a customized treatment plan. The path forward is different for everyone.
We want you to do more than imagine a better life – let us help you achieve it through high-quality, science-based, personalized care. The Imagine family is here to support you throughout your journey to better health.
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At Imagine Healthcare we know that each person, each client has a unique story. Sometimes those stories are difficult to tell. Sadly, there is still significant stigma surrounding mental illness. Seeking help, particularly for alternative therapies, can be intimidating and confusing. Together with our friends at STIGMA we aim to both calm fears surrounding ketamine treatments and break the prejudices towards those struggling with mental health disorders. We believe the best way to do so is through spreading hope by sharing our story and the story of our clients.
“My experience at Imagine Healthcare has been nothing short of amazing. Dr. Norris and her staff make me feel completely welcome every time I step through the door. They are very experienced with the treatments they provide and tailored a plan that addressed my specific challenges and have been exceptional in following up with me to make sure I was seeing the benefits we were all shooting for…more
“I have been dealing with severe chronic pain issues for years. Some clinics have helped address the physical pain. Others have helped deal with the mental and emotional issues associated with living with the condition. This is the first clinic that addresses both physical pain and mental health…more
“They are truly compassionate and caring people whose genuine passion for helping others shines through in everything they do, from the simplest of interactions, to the one-on-one treatment planning and follow-up care. Even the decor of the clinic has been carefully and meticulously designed to put patients at ease and help contribute to the therapeutic environment…more