Getting a sports concussion is serious, and what you do in those first few minutes, hours, and days can either help heal your brain or hurt it and set you up for lasting cognitive, emotional or psychological trouble. Your skull is very hard for a reason. It’s designed to protect
Dr. Atman Reyes is a psychiatrist and the Medical Director at Pure Sports Recovery. He is board certified and has been working as an inpatient psychiatrist for 17 years. Dr. Reyes was chief resident at USC in the Fellowship program and is accomplished in his field. In this interview he
For many athletes current and retired Chronic Pain can impact their lives in so many ways. It can leave athletes feeling depressed, anxious and at times over-medicating. Chronic Pain can also alter the brain in ways that keep athletes mired in negative moods and emotions. CHRONIC PAIN AND THE BRAIN
When a loved one or family member has depression, it takes a toll on the whole household. Parents with a teen or adult child with a depressive disorder may feel an obligation to rescue them. Children with a parent who is struggling with the condition may think they’re at fault
Depression is a growing problem and one of the most important public health issues today. The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing containment measures have had an impact on the mental health of many people across the country. Unfortunately, front-line treatments for depression, such as psychotherapy and medication, remain ineffective for a large portion of
Do you have problems with attention and focus? You (and many traditional healthcare professionals) might assume you have ADD/ADHD, but these symptoms could stem from a variety of other causes, such as past head trauma, or even gut dysfunction. Are you filled with sadness and fatigue? It could be due
We’ve all heard the claims that alcohol is good for your health. The media is quick to cite studies saying that a glass of wine a day reduces the risk of heart attack and that drinking two glasses of wine or beer a day has been linked to a longer
Austin Lutz BA, BCN Certified, Deborah Whitney BSBA Richard 38, had gone to twelve addiction treatment programs and failed every one of them. He really wanted to quit. He went to AA but was so impulsive he was unable to stop himself from drinking. When he had his brainwaves analyzed
Pure Sports Recovery California is the first Joint Commission Accredited Neuroscience Driven Recovery Treatment Center in the USA. We specialize in treatment of professional and amateur athletes providing personalized programs for the scientific treatment of addiction, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, head injuries and much more.
