Mar 7, 2023
The most common clinical depression treatment is antidepressants. There are multiple antidepressant drug classes that each come with their own sets of potential side effects. However, these medications can affect each person differently due to their varying diets,...
Feb 27, 2023
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...
Feb 23, 2023
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...
Feb 16, 2023
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...
Feb 5, 2023
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...
Jan 24, 2023
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....
Jan 18, 2023
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...
Jan 10, 2023
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...
Jan 2, 2023
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,...
Dec 27, 2022
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...
