November 13, 2023
Depression is a widespread and debilitating mental health condition affecting millions worldwide. It can lead to a range of symptoms, including persistent sadness, loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, and even thoughts of self-harm or suicide. The conventional treatment options for depression, such…
October 23, 2023
Updated on September 18, 2024 Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects more than 16 million adults in the United States (1). Standard therapies for major depression include antidepressant medications and talk therapy. However, many patients don’t find relief from depressive symptoms with traditional treatments such as pharmaceuticals—this is referred to as…
October 16, 2023
Published: October 16, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2024 Neurostimulation—a type of therapy that uses electricity to stimulate brain activity—has gained prominence in psychiatry for its potential to treat a range of mental health conditions. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) are two kinds of non-invasive neurostimulation…
September 25, 2023
Published: September 25, 2023 Updated: September 18, 2024 The field of mental health treatment is constantly evolving and adopting new therapies based on emerging research and evidence. In this article, we will compare two therapies that are gaining in popularity as alternative treatments for depression and other mood disorders: ketamine…
September 18, 2023
Published on September 18, 2023 … Updated on April 30, 2024 Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are two different mental health therapies that have garnered attention for their effectiveness in treating mood disorders, especially major depressive disorder (MDD). Because both therapies use electric pulses to activate the…
January 16, 2023
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) are two kinds of therapy used to treat symptoms of numerous mental health conditions. While they treat many of the same conditions, TMS and EMDR are completely different procedures. What Is TMS? Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been gaining…
December 19, 2022
Exciting advances in medical technology have created promising new treatment options for mental health and brain therapy. Two of these, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and neurofeedback, are gaining popularity as non-invasive, medication-free options. Read on to learn more about these therapies and which one might be right for you. What…
October 15, 2019
The World Health Organization tells us that depression is the leading cause of disability in the world. (1) It’s no surprise that researchers are determined to find safe and effective depression treatment options and protocols to help patients find relief from depressive symptoms. There are two major studies — the…
January 16, 2019
As a psychiatrist specializing in depression, I meet a lot of patients who confuse transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with ECT. It’s very easy to notice similarities between TMS and ECT – both are used to treat depression, and both involve placing an element over the head that sends signals into…
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