Viking Psychiatry & Wellness

04/30/2026

Today marks a meaningful advancement in neuropsychiatric care.

Axsome Therapeutics announced that the FDA has approved AUVELITY® (dextromethorphan HBr/bupropion HCl) for the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease.

As someone who speaks on behalf of Axsome and has spent much of my career focused on glutamatergic modulation, NMDA receptor activity, and novel mechanisms in psychiatry, this approval is especially significant to me.

Agitation in Alzheimer’s disease is not simply “behavioral difficulty.” It can be one of the most distressing, dangerous, and caregiver-burdening aspects of dementia care. It affects patients, families, long-term care teams, and clinicians who are often left with limited options.

What stands out about this approval is the continued movement toward mechanism-based treatment in brain health. AUVELITY targets NMDA and sigma-1 receptors via its dextromethorphan component, and bupropion increases dextromethorphan exposure by inhibiting CYP2D6. This represents a distinct approach in an area of substantial unmet need.

This is also a reminder that neuroscience is evolving. Psychiatry and neuropsychiatry are no longer limited to older symptom-suppression frameworks alone. We are increasingly seeing treatments developed around circuits, neurotransmitter systems, neuroplasticity, and functional outcomes.

Congratulations to the Axsome team on this important milestone, and more importantly, to the patients, families, caregivers, and clinicians who may now have another FDA-approved option in a very difficult area of care.

AUVELITY is a first-in-class treatment, which targets the NMDA and sigma-1 receptors, approved for agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s...

03/19/2026

03/01/2026

So blessed to be looking at five years in business and having amazing people like this with us. Kayla Brumbaugh just hit her 3 year mark and is now the VP of Wellness. She cares passionately for our clients and the business. We must be doing something right to keep amazing folks like her. Blessed to have her here! Feel free to share some love for Kayla!

02/23/2026

Such an amazing woman and teacher. If you can assist would would be appreciated by her and the family. Large medical bills, and being out of work for some time.

Quick Status Update (At a Glance - 2/22/26): Zoë is currently… Maggie Lengacher needs your support for Support Zoë’s Recovery After Sudden Medical Emergency

02/17/2026

We are excited to announce that Viking Psychiatry will be exhibiting at Annual APRN Conference & Workshops on February 18 – 20, 2026. 🎉🎉 Like or comment if you’ll be there! - via Event Platform

01/26/2026

Viking Psychiatry & Wellness will be having a snow day Monday January 26th. All TMS, Ketamine, and Spravato will be cancelled/rescheduled. Appointments will be switched to telehealth. We don’t have these often but for the safety of staff and clients along with the road advisory’s, we feel it’s best to do so. Please stay safe and warm!

01/22/2026

At Viking Psychiatry & Wellness, we are intentionally pushing psychiatric care forward, reducing barriers, reducing burden, and expanding access to treatments that can truly change lives.

Neuro-Integrative Psychiatry is what we are bringing to the table.

Neuro-Integrative Psychiatry is a modern approach to mental health care that treats the brain, nervous system, and body as connected systems. In addition to medications and therapy, it uses advanced interventional treatments like ketamine, TMS, and esketamine, along with medical devices and hormone-based evaluations that address sleep, pain, sexual health, muscle function, and other physical drivers that impact mental well-being. The goal is not just symptom relief, but restoring brain-body balance so patients can function better overall.

We are proud to share that Viking Psychiatry & Wellness has been selected as a BTL Aesthetics Academic Center, making us the only psychiatric practice in the Midwest to hold this designation. This allows us to participate in advanced training, outcomes tracking, and clinical research, helping shape how these treatments are being used both now and in the future.

What does that mean for patients? Here is just ONE of the ways we are changing lives:

• A new treatment approach to TMS that can be completed in as few as 2 sessions per week for just 3 weeks, rather than daily treatments over 6–9 weeks
• Far less disruption to work, school, and family life
• A significant reduction in overall treatment burden
• A cost that is substantially lower than traditional TMS, which often totals $7,000–$12,000

Importantly, this care is not limited to severe or treatment-resistant depression. As psychiatry evolves, so does our understanding of who benefits from interventional brain-based treatments.

These therapies may support individuals seeking help with:
• Depression and anxiety
• Trauma-related symptoms
• PMDD and postpartum mood changes
• Brain fog, cognitive fatigue, and mental clarity
• Wellness-focused brain optimization and resilience

Our mission has been to make advanced psychiatric care more accessible, more efficient, and better aligned with real life, not reserved only for the most severe cases.

Please watch the attached video to learn more about how this treatment works and why it represents a meaningful shift in mental health care.

Viking Psychiatry & Wellness
Advancing care. Reducing burden. Expanding access.
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01/05/2026

Weekday mornings just got louder... and richer 💰

Jason Lee & Kluck and Viking Psychiatry are giving away $2,000 in cash every week.
Four chances every weekday morning to score a keyword to qualify during the 6am, 7am, 8am, and 9am hours.

Text each keyword to 260-484-2327 📲
One entry per keyword, qualify up to 4x per weekday.

Two $1,000 winners every week!

12/24/2025

✨ A Sneak Peek at What’s Next at Viking Psychiatry & Wellness ✨

Today, we’re excited to share a first look at our updated Viking Psychiatry & Wellness logo, a visual reflection of how our approach to care continues to evolve.

But this change is about much more than appearance.

Mental health does not exist in isolation. Conditions like depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, burnout, and mood instability are shaped by the brain, nervous system, hormones, metabolism, sleep, and physical health working together or sometimes, working against each other.

Here’s what the next chapter of Viking Wellness includes:

🧠 Brain & Nervous System Function
We are expanding non-invasive neuromodulation options that influence the neural circuits involved in mood, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and related conditions including upcoming technologies that allow more diagnoses to be treated with fewer visits.

😴 Sleep, Energy, and Autonomic Balance
Sleep disruption, chronic fatigue, and nervous system dysregulation often sit beneath psychiatric symptoms. New therapies will support parasympathetic activation, muscle relaxation, and nervous system recovery, helping the brain heal more effectively.

🔥 Chronic Stress, Pain, and Somatic Symptoms
The body often carries stress long before the mind catches up. Muscle tension, pelvic floor dysfunction, pain syndromes, and somatic trauma responses can worsen anxiety and depression. We’re expanding care to address the physical impact of stress and trauma, not just the emotional symptoms.

⚖️ Hormonal, Metabolic, and Endocrine Health
Hormonal imbalance, metabolic strain, and endocrine disruption can drive mood symptoms, brain fog, irritability, and fatigue and are frequently overlooked in traditional psychiatry. Addressing these systems can significantly improve treatment response and long-term stability.

❤️ Sexual Health & Quality of Life
Sexual health is mental health. Stress, mood disorders, trauma, medications, and hormonal shifts all affect sexual function and confidence. We’re building services that support sexual wellness, pelvic health, and nervous system regulation, because quality of life matters.

⚡ Weight, Body Composition, and Brain Health
Weight changes are often intertwined with mood, metabolism, medications, and stress physiology. Supporting healthy body composition and muscle function can improve energy, self-image, insulin sensitivity, and overall mental well-being.

🧠⚡ Next-Generation TMS
We’re preparing to launch expanded TMS options that:
• Treat a broader range of conditions
• Require fewer total sessions
• Improve access to advanced, non-medication treatments

This is about precision, efficiency, and outcomes, not more appointments for the sake of more appointments.

Our mission is ambitious but clear:

➡️ To provide whole-person mental health care by integrating advanced psychiatric treatment with the biological systems that shape how the brain functions.

The new logo is just the beginning.

Stay tuned for more!

12/23/2025

A big Happy Birthday to Bjorn. He has been a significant part of the Viking Psychiatry family. He is loved deeply!

Reminder Viking Psychiatry is closed for the Xmas Holiday until 12/29/25.

12/22/2025

This holiday season, we’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to support The Center for Whitley County Youth by donating boxes of Blushbottoms books and bears.

The need in our communities is real, and organizations like this are doing life-changing work every single day, especially for children who deserve safety, belonging, and hope. Being able to play even a small role in that mission means more to us than we can put into words.

We’re honored to be involved, thankful for the incredible team serving these kids, and hopeful that these bears and stories bring comfort, smiles, and a reminder that every child is special just as they are.

Merry Christmas, and thank you for letting us be part of something so meaningful. ❤️🎄

12/19/2025

We are so happy to support this nonprofit. Such an amazing team and mission.

The Center was featured on the "Mental Health Matters" segment of Wane 15 last week thanks to our partnership with Viking Psychiatry!

🎥Check out the full interview here: https://www.wane.com/lifestyle/living-local-15/full-episode-december-11-2025/

Dave and Shawna from our Center staff, joined by Sean Goddard from Viking Psychiatry (), spoke with Wane 15 representative, Jessica Williams, about The Center's impact in the community--the uniqueness of The Center for it's consistent investment in youth and need-based programming!