by Dr. Ryan Johnson | Aug 20, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression
Eighty-seven percent of parents say the weeks before school starts are the most stressful stretch of their year, and they’re not imagining it: roughly three in four high schoolers report feeling stressed as the new school year approaches. In Colorado, the... 
by Dr. Ryan Johnson | Jul 27, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Suicide
The link between living at high altitude and developing mental health issues is an intriguing topic, and of direct importance for our patients. Colorado Springs sits at roughly 6,000 feet, and Monument sits even higher. Seasonal aspects of bad weather, reduced... 
by Dr. Ryan Johnson | Jul 20, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Spravato, TMS, Treatment
Most people are familiar with two ways to treat depression: therapy and antidepressants. Fewer people know that if those two options have not worked, several other FDA-approved treatments are already available right here in Colorado Springs. Here are several... 
by Dr. Ryan Johnson | Jul 13, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, OCD, Psychiatry, PTSD, Treatment
Most people managing depression, anxiety, PTSD, or OCD seek care from therapists and psychiatrists. Both approaches are helpful and can contribute to improved mental health. But divided care comes with its own challenges. The patient becomes the communication point... 
by Dr. Ryan Johnson | Jul 6, 2026 | Depression, Ketamine, Treatment
One of the biggest issues with antidepressants is they demand the one thing you may not have: the ability to wait. Six to eight weeks for a first sign that a medication is working, sometimes longer, and if that medication fails, the wait starts over with a different... 
by Dr. Ryan Johnson | May 15, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression
Living with anxiety and depression can feel like being pulled in opposite directions at the same time. Anxiety keeps your mind racing ahead, anticipating problems and worst-case scenarios. Depression can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, and unable to find... 
