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TMS Therapy vs. Traditional Antidepressants: A Comprehensive Guide to Depression Treatment Options

Depression is a complex mental health condition, and finding the right treatment can be a difficult, especially for those struggling with treatment-resistant depression. Two popular approaches to addressing depression are transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy and traditional antidepressants. Recognizing the signs of depression early and exploring all available treatment options can make a significant difference in managing […]

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Depression With Melancholia and TMS Therapy

The word melancholy conjures up a sad state of being that is bleak and cheerless. That state of being is also a common feature of major depressive disorder (MDD), so it may seem redundant to attach the word melancholia with depression, as in melancholic depression. While at first glance the term may appear to be […]

Newest Treatments For Drug Resistant Depression

Newest Treatments For Drug Resistant Depression

You have already spent the past four months trialing three different antidepressants, none of which offered any relief for you stubborn case of depression. It is taxing, to say the least, to continue to hope for success each time a new drug is trialed, only to have hope dashed yet again. To make matters worse, […]

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Repetitive TMS vs 3-Minute TMS

As a society, we expect to see results as soon as possible, if not sooner. We search for myriad ways to expedite the mundane tasks in life, hoping to improve efficiency and time management. But is faster always better? This is a question that is debatable with regard to many aspects of life because sometimes […]

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The Benefits of TMS OCD Treatment

Fans of the old 1970s sitcom, The Odd Couple, may remember Felix Unger, the character whose obsession for neatness and order typified obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), if only as a very minor depiction of the common mental health condition. Felix would scurry around the apartment he shared with his very messy roommate, Oscar, fussing over every […]

Depression Medication Side Effects

Say Goodbye to Depression Medication Side Effects

If you watch television you are well aware of the onslaught of commercials promoting pharmaceuticals, the ones that can barely squeeze the long list of side effects into the 60-second spots. Of course, truth in advertising and FDA requirements ensure that potential side effects of a drug are cited. Even so, when someone is suffering […]

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Anew Era rTMS Patient Reviews

In our current times, most people will not pull the trigger on making a purchase, ordering a service, or having a medical procedure until they have fully vetted the goods or services via Google, Yelp, or Facebook reviews. This treasure trove of inside information about the reliability of quality outcomes has become ubiquitous in the […]

What Happens After a Suicide Attempt

What Happens After a Suicide Attempt?

An unsuccessful suicide is a gift to all who know and love the individual who failed in their attempt.  After stabilizing they will have an opportunity to get the help and support needed to manage the depression that brought them to the point of wanting to take their own life.  Major depressive disorder is present […]

How Long Do The Effects of TMS Treatment Last

How Long Do The Effects of TMS Treatment Last

Everyone loves a good return on investment, usually referred to as ROI, when making financial decisions.  This process of due diligence prior to making an important investment usually involves some research to help evaluate whether it is a worthy expenditure that will in some way improve one’s quality of life. When it comes to making […]

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Alternative Treatment When Depression Pills Do Not Work

Depression Pills Do Not Work for Everyone Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could just pop a pill every morning and go on to enjoy a day of joy and happiness instead of the dark days that depression saddles us with?  For a spell in the early 90s, the entry of antidepressant medications evoked wall-to-wall […]