Does Depression Run In Your Family? 7 Tips To Avoid It

Does Depression Run In Your Family? 7 Tips To Avoid It

You’ve probably heard the debate over nature versus nurture. Your nature is everything you inherit through your genes from your parents. So in the case of depression, do you get it from your family? The nurture side of the debate is all about how your experiences...
The Link Between Childhood Bullying, Depression, and Well-Being

The Link Between Childhood Bullying, Depression, and Well-Being

According to the CDC, one in five high school students report being a bully victim. Bullied kids are susceptible to physical, social, emotional, academic, and mental health problems. They can experience fear, anxiety, loneliness, depression, and long-term damage to...
Treating Your OCD with TMS Therapy

Treating Your OCD with TMS Therapy

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a successful therapy to treat major depressive disorder. Research is ongoing for this drug-free treatment option’s many neurological and mental health applications. Since 2018, TMS has been FDA-approved to treat...
What You Need To Know About Melancholic Depression

What You Need To Know About Melancholic Depression

Do you suffer from depression, but nothing improves your mood? Do you struggle to respond positively to good news? Do you sometimes lose the battle to get out of bed in the morning? Do you feel like your depression symptoms are just more extreme? You might have...
7 Tips To Handle Failures And Support Your Mental Wellness

7 Tips To Handle Failures And Support Your Mental Wellness

According to a study published in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, ruminating on past defeats or rejections can lead to more prolonged emotional distress and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. If you are prone to regretting or fearing...
The Perils of Pondering Life’s Meaning For Your Mental Health

The Perils of Pondering Life’s Meaning For Your Mental Health

If you have ever watched The Good Place, you are familiar with existential crises as the four individuals work through their personal situations. In one particularly poignant episode, the main character Michael grasps the concept of death and experiences existential...
9 Tips For Maintaining Mental Wellness After TMS Therapy

9 Tips For Maintaining Mental Wellness After TMS Therapy

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a highly effective treatment for depression. One study found nearly 63% of patients continued to find relief from depression symptoms a year after the initial treatment course. Like any depression treatment, complete...
Does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Help Postpartum Depression?

Does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Help Postpartum Depression?

Expecting a baby is a miraculous and exciting time. Whether you’ve been through it before or it’s your first, you have a picture in your head of how it will be. You will be so in love with your baby you can’t wait to spend your parental leave getting to know your...
Untangling the Knots of Love and Depression

Untangling the Knots of Love and Depression

Depression is a mental health condition that can impact your entire life. When you leave depression untreated, relationships inevitably suffer especially romantic ones. However, your relationships can also play a role in your depression, and it can be difficult to...
The Evolution of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy

The Evolution of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy

TMS is a non-invasive, safe, and effective therapy for many neurologic and psychiatric disorders. In 2008, the FDA approved the use of TMS to treat depression. By placing a coil on the scalp, a magnetic field can treat conditions such as depression, post-traumatic...