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TMS for Anxiety: Benefits, Effects, and More
Anxiety is one of the most widespread mental health conditions in the world. It can significantly affect a person’s daily life, work, relationships, and well-being. But despite its prevalence, almost 75% of people in the U.S. with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or...
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Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens
Does your child experience intense mood swings, from feeling overly excited to suddenly feeling sad or withdrawn? Do these shifts seem more extreme than what...
Everything You Need To Know About OCD in Kids and Teens
Many people associated OCD with neatness and perfectionism, but the disorder is much more complex than that. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a...
PTSD in Children and Adolescents
Many people think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as something that only affects adults, especially soldiers or those exposed to war. But PTSD can...
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Challenges of the Military Transition to Civilian Life
Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be a challenging journey. Military life offers structured routines, defined roles, and a sense of...
How TMS Helps Military Members & Dependents
Military families face unique challenges that can deeply impact their mental health and well-being. These stressors can lead to mood disorders such as...
Using TMS Therapy For Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million adults in the United States. Living with fibromyalgia can be a daily challenge, with widespread pain, fatigue, and...
How Alcohol Makes Your Depression Symptoms Worse
The connection between alcohol and depression is complex and bidirectional. Drinking too much alcohol can bring on depressive symptoms, and people with...
Who Qualifies for TMS Therapy? (TMS Requirements)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is a breakthrough procedure for treating depression and other mental health conditions. The non-invasive...
Antepartum Depression: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
You might have heard about postpartum depression, the mood disorder that affects mothers after giving birth. But did you know that depression can also be...
How Social Media Affects Your Mental Health and Causes Depression
We all know that humans are social creatures, and with that in mind, it’s no wonder that social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Snapchat...
The Link Between Depression and Chronic Pain
According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), people living with chronic pain have a greater risk of developing mental health issues such as...
What is Low-Grade Depression? Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Low-grade depression, also known as mild depression, is a less severe form of depression. It has many of the same symptoms, such as sadness, lack of enjoyment...
How to Cope with Depression From Working at Home
Working from home has become a ‘new normal’ since the pandemic, with around 12.7% of full-time employees working away from the office and 28.2% following a...
What to Do When Antidepressants Don’t Work for You (and Why)
For some people, antidepressants are a life-saving medication that restores their quality of living and makes them feel like themselves again. For others,...
Morning Depression: Everything You Need to Know. Symptoms & Treatment
We all struggle to get out of bed and start the day sometimes, but if this is your daily reality then you may be experiencing morning depression. For people...