Suggestions for how to tell someone is depressed… It’s difficult to see a friend or loved one struggle with depression, but before you jump in with advice and assistance, take a look at our readers’ suggestions on how best to act in this delicate...
Previously, staying in touch with friends and loved ones meant sending letters and using landlines. If your friend moved away or changed their number, you wouldn’t be able to keep in touch. Now, with the help of cell phones and social media platforms, we can find and...
As a society, we do not like to be out of control. Being the land of the free has instilled in us the idea that we are in control of our lives. We possess the power to choose our destiny. Hearing a story of victimization or admitting that you are a victim threatens...
What are some signs that you may have anxiety? We all worry. It’s a natural part of our infinitely imperfect and messy life. What’s not natural, however, is when we find ourselves in a constant state of worry. That kind of chronic anxiety can quickly...
Starting a new treatment can be daunting, especially when faced with so many clinics to choose from. As the patient, you should be informed and choose the best treatment facility for your health. But how do you know where to begin? After a cursory search for...
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) delivers painless magnetic pulses through a coil placed on your scalp to stimulate neurons and neurotransmitters, which deliver chemical signals in your brain. It targets areas associated with depression and your moods,...
If you have health insurance in the United States, paying for any medical care out-of-pocket is frustrating at a minimum, and personal finances may not allow it to be an option at all. However, under the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies are required to cover...
Why is there an increased rate of people dealing with depression… If you have tried to engage a therapist any time in the past few years, you know how hard it is to find one whose patient list isn’t already overloaded. And the situation seems to worsen by...
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) affects nearly eight percent of the population older than 12 years in the United States. It frequently goes undiagnosed and untreated. The World Health Organization (WHO) lists it as...
TMS treatment may provide natural relief if you have been diagnosed with depression. In any case, a physician will need to diagnose you and provide a long-term treatment plan that’s unique to you. After all, everyone responds to treatment differently and in...
If you are suffering from depression and have not had satisfactory results from standard antidepressant medication, NeuroStim TMS may be able to help through TMS Therapy. Get Started Here
