5 Ways to Overcome Traumatic Stress from Abuse

5 Ways to Overcome Traumatic Stress from Abuse

As you might have already discovered, the side effects of abuse linger for much longer than the abuse itself. Whether you want to be called one or not, you are a survivor. Rebuilding your life after abuse-related trauma is challenging but not impossible. Here is...
7 Misconceptions About Washington TMS Therapy

7 Misconceptions About Washington TMS Therapy

Since it’s the newcomer to the psychiatric treatment toolbox, many myths and misinformation are circulating about transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which causes some patients to overlook TMS as the great treatment option it is. Let’s dispel the confusion. The...
Major Depression Disorder Treatment Options For Teens

Major Depression Disorder Treatment Options For Teens

According to the CDC, 44% of high school students reported feeling sad and hopeless, while nearly 20% had serious thoughts of committing suicide. With depression and suicide risks prevalent, you want to find the most effective treatment to guarantee their long-term...
Dealing With Depression as a Working Professional

Dealing With Depression as a Working Professional

According to Unum’s Strong Minds at Work report, 62% of missed work days are because of mental health conditions. 55% of workers were unsure if their company had programs to help or knew they didn’t. And this survey was collected pre-COVID, when mental health problems...
Why TMS Is a Better Clinical Depression Treatment Than ECT

Why TMS Is a Better Clinical Depression Treatment Than ECT

First-line treatments for major depressive disorder (MDD) are therapy and antidepressants. Therapy works by identifying negative thought patterns and triggers for your depression. It can also help you make lifestyle modifications to avoid the pitfalls of depression....
Parental Depression’s Effect on Children

Parental Depression’s Effect on Children

Depression is a mental health problem that affects every aspect of your life. It can be debilitating, making it hard to get out of bed, do laundry, and cook for yourself. If children are a part of your life, it can have unfortunate effects on their lives and...
Can Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treat Epilepsy?

Can Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treat Epilepsy?

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a neuro treatment for depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. And, researchers are looking at TMS as an alternative treatment for epilepsy. If you have epilepsy, your brain activity can...
Helping Loved Ones with Depression

Helping Loved Ones with Depression

If someone you know is suffering from depression, it can be tough to help them. They may be in denial and may feel that they are still themselves. Your efforts to help can make you the target of some misplaced anger, which is hard not to take personally. However,...
7 Suicide Warning Signs

7 Suicide Warning Signs

We all want to take suicidal warning signs very seriously. Friends talking about wanting to die or killing themselves is a telltale sign of major depression. They are also crying out for help. Talking, listening, and showing care for someone who is suicidal can help...
Tips to Avoid Depression in College

Tips to Avoid Depression in College

In high school, college looks like a fantastic gold pot at the end of the rainbow. You’ll finally get to live your dream life, make your own choices, and enjoy the endless party that is your college experience. But in reality, it’s really difficult. You will face...