As its name suggests, bipolar disorder presents itself as a pairing of opposites: People who suffer from the mental health condition experience major depressive episodes offset by periods of manic or hypomanic behavior. These manic or hypomanic episodes are marked by persistently elevated, expansive or irritable moods that disrupt one’s…
August 26, 2024
While summer is often associated with joy and relaxation, many individuals in New York City experience a different reality. “Summer depression,” also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the summer, is a real phenomenon affecting a significant number of people in New York on top of the usual stressors…
April 22, 2024
As the seasons change and spring emerges, many people experience a shift in mood. While some may feel rejuvenated and energized by the warmer weather and longer days, others may struggle with feelings of sadness, lack of energy, or low mood. But are these seasonal “springtime blues” a sign of…
July 24, 2023
Depression can affect anyone, at any time, but for some of us, a low mood with depressive symptoms tends to coincide with specific times of the year. This is related to what is known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a condition that affects, on average, 5% of the US population…
July 10, 2023
For many people, summer comes with the promise of vacations, travel, family reunions, or relaxation. However, not everyone experiences these emotions when the season comes around. In fact, taking care of our mental health in the summer is just as important as any other time of year. What Is Seasonal…
December 23, 2022
Christmas can be a trying time for many of us, despite its typical association with togetherness and joy—in fact, those very expectations can just add to the pressure on our mental health. Depending on our circumstances, the holiday period can affect our mental health in different ways. Studies show that…
June 2, 2022
Many people who struggle with mental health have heard of seasonal affective disorder, commonly (and perhaps aptly) abbreviated to “SAD.” SAD is a type of depression whose symptoms are impacted by changing seasons: individuals with SAD most often experience depressive episodes during the fall and winter, and start to feel…
January 15, 2021
TMS is clinically proven and FDA-approved to treat treatment-resistant depression, OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), and pain associated with migraine headaches with aura. (1,2,3) Many clinical trials also show that TMS is effective in relieving symptoms of anxiety, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder), and traumatic brain injury. (4,5,6)…
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