May 29, 2023
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be difficult to deal with for individuals with the condition or people around them. You may be wondering how to help someone with OCD when their symptoms are manifesting or how to support someone with OCD in their daily life. OCD symptoms manifest as: OCD Support…
May 22, 2023
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition characterized by particular symptoms that affect both mind and body. Do I Have OCD? You might ask yourself this question if others have suggested it to you, after seeing a depiction of OCD in the media, or if you find yourself…
Published on May 16, 2023. Updated on January 17, 2024 If you’re researching TMS, you may occasionally see discussions online where people write about how TMS made them worse or report that “TMS ruined my life.” TMS has a high success rate in treating people with depression who do not…
May 16, 2023
Why does depression tend to lead to weight gain or loss, how are weight changes linked to depression, and how can weight management help your depression treatment? Why Can Depression Make Your Weight Change? When you search for the symptoms of depression, you’ll likely see both weight loss and weight…
May 15, 2023
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that often manifests with repeating, ritualistic behaviors that the patient feels compelled to perform in order to manage intrusive thoughts. Like many other mental health disorders, it is not easy to say precisely what OCD is caused by; there are a range of…
May 13, 2023
A psychiatric (mental health) nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has completed additional education and training to specialize in mental health disorders diagnosis and treatment and, thus, can prescribe medication to patients in all 50 states. Psychiatric nurse practitioners work autonomously and have similar day-to-day…
May 8, 2023
Published on May 8, 2023. Updated on October 14, 2024. Yes, absolutely. Depression and memory loss often go hand in hand. At Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry, we have helped many depression patients who report difficulty with memory (forgetfulness) and concentration. While the idea of experiencing depression memory loss can…
May 8, 2023
Antidepressants are a type of medicine to treat depression or prevent it from reoccurring, as well as help treat other conditions by affecting neurotransmitters – chemicals in the brain – in the brain. Antidepressants are sorted into “classes” based on which neurotransmitters they affect.Drugs used to treat depression include the…
May 8, 2023
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression are distinct mental disorders that, despite their differences, can be connected in some individuals. Fortunately, this also means that certain treatments can be effective in treating both. In this article, we’ll take a look at the similarities and differences between the two. OCD is classified…
April 24, 2023
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved mental health treatment that targets the physical source of these conditions: the brain’s electrochemistry. In TMS, a medical device is used to apply magnetic pulses to the brain areas related to mood disorders (e.g., prefrontal cortex or amygdala). Different conditions stem from irregularities…
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