October 17, 2022
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a therapy that, for many reasons, is becoming more commonly used to treat mental health conditions like depression and OCD. Some of the reasons TMS has gained popularity are that it’s medication-free, safe, effective, and well-tolerated (patients experience few, if any, side effects). While TMS…
While depression is not a normal part of aging, adults aged 65 and older have an increased risk of developing depression. What’s more, is that treating late-life depression is challenging, and studies show that antidepressants aren’t as effective in older patients as they are in younger ones.(1) Treatment resistance is…
September 26, 2022
When searching for information about TMS online, you may find some articles debating whether it’s legitimate. While TMS is becoming more widely known, many people aren’t aware of the positive outcomes that TMS can provide for patients with certain mental health conditions, especially depression and OCD. The National Institute of…
September 19, 2022
One question I’m often asked when discussing transcranial magnetic stimulation with my patients is, “Does TMS hurt?” TMS is a painless procedure performed while patients are awake and alert, and requires no anesthesia. While some patients may report some scalp discomfort, this usually subsides after the first week of treatment. …
September 12, 2022
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is proven as an effective treatment for the symptoms of certain mental and behavioral conditions, like depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. TMS helps relieve symptoms even when traditional treatments like medication are not enough (referred to as treatment resistance). While no depression treatment is considered permanent, studies show…
September 5, 2022
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a medication-free, non-invasive therapy that has been proven safe and effective for the treatment of mental health conditions such as depression, anxious depression, and OCD.(1) TMS is an important treatment option for patients because it is proven to help treat symptoms of depression, anxious depression,…
August 22, 2022
Deep TMS is FDA-approved to treat mood and behavioral disorders, including depression and OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). But studies show that Deep TMS may also be a safe and effective treatment for chronic pain. What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts longer than three months, although…
August 15, 2022
Persistent depression (persistent depressive disorder), formerly known as dysthymia, is a chronic type of depression characterized by prolonged bouts of depression symptoms that last a minimum of two years, with no more than a two-month gap between symptoms.(1,2,3,4) Symptoms of Persistent Depression Persistent depression shares the same symptoms as major…
August 8, 2022
Addiction is a severe form of substance use disorder (SUD), a mental health condition that occurs when a person lacks the ability to control the consumption of substances like alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Substance abuse wreaks havoc on an individual’s health and ability to function in daily activities, and…
August 1, 2022
Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a mental health condition that affects approximately 40 million people worldwide.(1) People with bipolar disorder experience extreme mood swings, referred to as “mood episodes,” that can last for weeks. These mood swings consist of strong emotional highs, called “manic episodes,” and lows,…
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