Transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment, commonly known as TMS therapy, is a non-invasive treatment for depression and anxiety. It uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain associated with mood regulation. TMS therapy success rate has been proven to be higher than traditional antidepressant medications. This article will discuss the success and side effects of TMS therapy. […]
There is a silent group suffering in the shadows of the American machine that struggle with a powerful nemesis known as major depression. The increase has been steady and on the rise for the last twenty years in this country. The demographics have skewed lower and lower impacting the youth of this nation. Due to […]
When you seek out a doctor to get help for depression you hold out high hopes for that prescription they place in your hand. Antidepressants have been the core treatment solution for clinical depression for decades now. You hurry to the pharmacy and begin the trial, certain that these little pills will hold the key […]
As mounting evidence reveals the fact that antidepressants are not the one-stop fix for depression as was formerly thought, new hybrids of integrated treatment approaches are emerging. Science has shown that only 50%-70% of patients are responsive to antidepressant drug therapy, prompting mental health practitioners to consider innovative alternative options. Forging a new path to […]
Maybe a recent event has left you saddled with stubborn depression symptoms. Perhaps a long ago trauma has haunted you, leaving you with persistent insomnia or interpersonal problems. Or maybe, out of nowhere, you have developed a panic disorder. Whatever the cause or outcome of the psychological problem, getting the professional expertise of a mental […]
It is hard enough facing each day feeling the effects of depression. Depression can leave you feeling depleted in spirit, absent of energy, and completely disheartened. But add weight gain to the scenario, which is a common symptom of depression, and now you feel both miserable and chubby. Changes in eating habits, along with fatigue […]
Someone who has struggled with depression for years is likely to be open to any treatment possibility that might offer some much sought after relief. In many cases, antidepressant drug therapy is either not effective at all, or may be only modestly effective in successfully alleviating depression symptoms. Leaving these treatment-resistant individuals to enduring ongoing […]
TMS therapy is gaining traction as more and more people struggling with medication-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD) discover this safe and effective alternative treatment. Individuals who had suffered the effects of depression, but who found no relief from conventional antidepressant therapy, now have renewed hope with TMS therapy. As TMS therapy continues to achieve amazing […]
It has become a national tragedy. Our veterans are suffering from serious mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury, substance use disorders, and depression at alarming rates. Recent suicide statistics reveal that on average about 20 suicides are completed daily, with the majority by veterans but some by active military personnel […]
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a mental health disorder included under the umbrella of anxiety disorders. OCD is characterized by recurrent thoughts based on fear, worry, or control, referred to as obsessions. These obsessive and irrational thoughts produce intense distress in the individual, leading them to respond by compulsive behaviors that help to mitigate the […]
