Is Accelerated TMS For Depression Safe For Patients?

Is Accelerated TMS For Depression Safe For Patients?

Standard transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive technique for stimulating brain activity to treat depression with repetitive magnetic pulses. However, the standard treatment protocol is lengthy for some who receive daily treatments for weeks to...
Getting Real About Divorce Depression

Getting Real About Divorce Depression

According to the CDC, there were at least 630,000 divorces and annulments in 2020. Whether you are going through a divorce yourself, you were a child with parents that divorced, or you have loved ones splitting up, you will experience divorce to some extent in your...
Dealing with Grief, Loss, and Depression

Dealing with Grief, Loss, and Depression

Unfortunately, loss and grief are an inevitable part of life. But the experience is different and unique for each person. Some may go about their daily life seemingly unaffected, while others think their life will never be the same. You may feel distressed, facing...
5 Aspects of Your Life Affected by Untreated Depression

5 Aspects of Your Life Affected by Untreated Depression

Millions of Americans are suffering from depression daily. It affects your mood, causing feelings of sadness, emptiness, and hopelessness. When diagnosed early, depression is very treatable. However, less than 30% of those with depression are getting treated. If left...
Should you just “suck it up” when you’re depressed?

Should you just “suck it up” when you’re depressed?

Should you just “suck it up” when you’re depressed? According to Johns Hopkins, nearly 10% of adults will suffer from a depressive illness yearly. This disorder affects millions and is not something sheer willpower will get you through. See what...
Getting Your Depression Diagnosed and Your Life Back

Getting Your Depression Diagnosed and Your Life Back

In the past, medical and mental health professionals lumped all mood disorder diagnoses together. However, the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) now recognizes many different types of depression diagnoses...
Coping With Anxiety & Depression

Coping With Anxiety & Depression

According to the CDC, 18.5% of adults experienced depression symptoms in 2019. Almost half of those suffering from depression are also suffering from uncontrolled anxiety. If left untreated, anxiety may be the catalyst for your depression. This creates a cycle where...
Supporting Aging Loved Ones With Depression

Supporting Aging Loved Ones With Depression

Depression in older adults is, unfortunately, more common than we realize. It is harder to diagnose as we age because the symptoms can be masked by or attributed to other illnesses, medication side effects, or simply signs of aging. Knowing what to look for and when...
5 Strategies to Cope with Depression in Your Workplace

5 Strategies to Cope with Depression in Your Workplace

Today, more adults suffer from anxiety, depression, or other mood disorders than ever before. Although you are struggling, you likely still have to manage the expectations of your job. Mental health issues do not respect your work hours, making it hard to get through...
Comparing ECT and TMS for Treating Depression

Comparing ECT and TMS for Treating Depression

Depression affects nearly 20 percent of the adult population in the United States. Talk therapy and antidepressants are the first-line treatment options. But some may not respond to antidepressants or have adverse effects. In these cases, brain stimulation therapies...