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Dr. Ansbro guest-speaks on The Pride Corner Talk Show
I shared my coming out story on Dr. Lulu’s podcast, “The Pride Corner.” Dr. Lulu refers to these stories as “inviting in” instead of “coming out,” because advocating for ourselves is us stepping into our power, and being invited into a new community of a chosen family...
Dr Ansbro Receives LGBT Chamber of Commerce Award
We are honored to announce that... In April 2022, Dr. Ansbro received the LGBT Chamber Of Commerce’s award for 2021 and 2022 Community Champion. The Community Champion Award is given to a business member of the San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce that has been...
A Word About Controlled Medications
We do provide sedative hypnotics (Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax, Ambien) and stimulants (Ritalin, Adderall) when needed, but only as a last resort, and only in the context of strict abstinence from heavy alcohol use and recreational drugs (marijuana, cocaine). Please note...
Our Very Own Jennifer Hill, PMHNP Featured in San Antonio Health & Fitness Magazine
Ketamine May Relieve Depression By Repairing Damaged Brain Circuits
by Jon Hamilton Posted on NPR.ORG April 11, 2019 The anesthetic ketamine can relieve depression in hours and keep it at bay for a week or more. Now scientists have found hints about how ketamine works in the brain. In mice, the drug appears to quickly improve the...
Bisexual Veterans More Likely to Suffer from Depression and PTSD
New research shows that U.S. service members and veterans who are bisexual may have a higher risk for mental health issues than gay, lesbian, or straight peers, according to MedicalXPress.Bisexual men and women are overrepresented among those who have...
We are a safe haven for fellow health care providers.
We health care providers need and deserve help too!! Cantera provides a safe space for fellow providers. No one deserves to suffer alone. A suicide reveals questions about who is looking out for doctors when they need help Author: Corey Miller, PJ Randhawa Dr....
The storm passes. So does depression.
I took this picture right before the tornado above me touched down on a beach in Tampa. The sky darkened to a bleak black-green, covering the normally brilliant sunset in an eerie hue during this liminal part of the day. The wind blew sand, palm leaves, sticks, even...
LGBTQ Kids And Teens Are 4 Times More Likely To Self-Harm
I was in a meeting with my kids’ elementary school principal at the beginning of the school year, and I mentioned the high rate of suicide among LGBTQ youth and teens. The principal gave me an incredulous look when I equated inclusive books in the hands of...
How To Feel A Little Less Alone During The Holidays
Expert tips for when grief, family issues or distance from loved ones make the holidays unbearable.The holidays are about being with your loved ones and celebrating with friends and family. But this time of the year can also be challenging for people who...