Robert Pollack MD – CEO and head psychiatrist at PASWFL, is a certified Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategy provider. The REMS program that Dr. Pollack is certified in was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). You can read more about the particular parameters that must be met for the safe administration of esketamine […]
In January of 2011 Dr. Bob Pollack opened his office at 6804 Porto Fino Circle, Suite 1 in Fort Myers Florida. He, along with Julie Kuhns, LCSW, began serving the people of Fort Myers. Dr. Pollack had a long career in Psychiatry with a multitude of accomplishments. His intent was to have a small, quiet […]
Summary Background Medicinal cannabinoids, including medicinal cannabis and pharmaceutical cannabinoids and their synthetic derivatives, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), have been suggested to have a therapeutic role in certain mental disorders. We analysed the available evidence to ascertain the effectiveness and safety of all types of medicinal cannabinoids in treating symptoms of various […]
By William E. Bennett Jr. Oct. 22, 2019 at 5:00 a.m. PDT William E. Bennett Jr. is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine. We know how important it is to have insurance so that we can get health care. As a physician, parent and patient, I cannot overemphasize that having insurance […]
The road to recovery for depression patients is seldom clear or straightforward. The first line of defense, typically a combination of antidepressants and psychotherapy, may prove ineffective or too fraught with side effects to be helpful. Fortunately, alternatives are available for those dealing with more extreme or treatment-resistant varieties of this disorder. In cases of […]
Researchers are hailing ketamine as the most significant new development in psychiatry given its high efficacy for treating major depression. Recent evidence has shown that in addition to depression, ketamine may also be a promising treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and a number of other treatment-refractory neuropsychiatric disorders. In a recent paper published in Drug Discovery […]
Agency is expediting work to evaluate regulatory policies related to cannabis and cannabis-derived ingredients like CBD Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has issued a warning letter to Curaleaf Inc., of Wakefield, Massachusetts, for illegally selling unapproved products containing cannabidiol (CBD) online with unsubstantiated claims that the products treat cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, opioid […]
Let’s face it: we’re all stressed these days. In fact, recent polls show just how stressed out Americans are over things like politics, work, finances … the list goes on and on. It seems like we’ve adopted a new work culture where the 8-hour workday is a thing of the past. People are working 9 […]
Quantitative Electroencephalograms (QEEG’s) Help us ‘See’ Depression QEEGs have allowed us to repurpose existing neurological tests to help us better diagnose and treat major depressive, and related, disorders. Until now, we have bolstered a solid history and mental status examination with direct patient queries, objective written tests and scales. Technology and neurochemistry have given us […]
HealthDay News – Americans should not use electronic cigarettes while health officials investigate cases of severe lung illness that may be linked to the devices, according to a statement issued by Patrice A. Harris, MD, president of the American Medical Association. “In light of increasing reports of e-cigarette-associated lung illnesses across the country, the AMA […]
I believe in working together to find the right treatment options. Taking into account your preferences, culture, beliefs, and attitudes as well as considering the latest advances and research in mental health care. Using my expertise in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, we can tailor a treatment that works for you, one that will help you get better, to make the most of your life, and to feel good again.