7 Strategies For Coping With Negative And Intrusive Thoughts

7 Strategies For Coping With Negative And Intrusive Thoughts

Negative and intrusive thoughts are symptoms of depression. But they also play a significant role in developing the mental health problem. They can create a feedback loop with depressive symptoms, meaning they can trigger or worsen the depressive feelings. In turn,...
Navigating The Challenges of Diagnosing Depression in ASD

Navigating The Challenges of Diagnosing Depression in ASD

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition with a wide range of challenges in communication, social interactions, and behavior. Many individuals with ASD suffer from sensory sensitivities to loud noises or bright lights and repetitive...
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...
The Benefits of TMS Therapy In Spokane

The Benefits of TMS Therapy In Spokane

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a brain-localized treatment for depression and anxiety. After numerous positive clinical trials, the FDA approved using TMS for depression in 2008. Now, TMS provides symptom relief and remission to thousands of patients with...
9 Topics To Discuss With Washington TMS Providers

9 Topics To Discuss With Washington TMS Providers

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has FDA approval for treating major depressive disorder, migraines with aura, obsessive-compulsive disorder, smoking cessation, anxiety associated with depression, and much more. It’s incredibly safe and effective compared to...
FAQs About Bellingham’s TMS Center

FAQs About Bellingham’s TMS Center

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 18.5% of adults experienced symptoms of depression in the two weeks before the survey. Over 13% of adults were taking antidepressants within the last month. As medical professionals are working to normalize the...
Does TMS Therapy Cause Memory Loss?

Does TMS Therapy Cause Memory Loss?

Sometimes, individuals experiencing mental health issues struggle with brain fog, scattered thoughts, or forgetfulness leading to general feelings of disorganization. While both depression and anxiety can cause memory issues, treatments for these conditions, such as...
Does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Alter Sleep?

Does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Alter Sleep?

Sleep is crucial. It’s one of the essential biological functions for a healthy life. If you suffer from poor sleep quality or duration, you can be more prone to a weak immune system and struggle to fight off minor viruses and infections, weight problems, minor...
Parkinson’s Disease and TMS Treatment

Parkinson’s Disease and TMS Treatment

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive and chronic degenerative neurological disorder currently without a cure. You may be familiar with Michael J. Fox, the unofficial face of Parkinson’s, who has a foundation dedicated to finding a cure. Parkinson’s attacks your...
How Transcranial Magnetic Therapy Helps Stroke Rehabilitation

How Transcranial Magnetic Therapy Helps Stroke Rehabilitation

Transcranial magnetic treatment or repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) was initially used in the 1980s to treat various mental health disorders. As technology advances and more researchers study rTMS, therapy professionals are finding that it has more...