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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 in activities, and low energy, but they tend to be less intense and occur over a longer period of time. ...
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How Depression Affects Relationships and What You Can Do
Depression can affect many aspects of a person’s life, including their relationships. Whether it’s with lovers, family, or friends, it can be a struggle to...
10 Tips for Finding Motivation When You’re Depressed
We all feel unmotivated from time to time, but if it’s happening on a daily basis it can be a struggle to live your life and achieve personal goals. Even the...
TMS Maintenance Therapy: Empowering Depression Management
At the beginning of 2023, a survey run by the Gallup Panel found that about 29% of all U.S. adults have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their...
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How Does ADHD Affect Women?
ADHD is a condition that affects both men and women, however, it can manifest differently in each gender. While the diagnostic criteria for ADHD are the same...
How Long Does Esketamine Take to Work?
There's been a lot of buzz around Spravato (Esketamine) lately. It's been called a "game changer" for people with treatment-resistant depression, and it seems...
Tips for Managing Adult ADHD
With the prevalence of ADHD among adults, many are left uncertain as to how they should manage its effects on their individual and work lives. In this blog...
How to Deal With Holiday Depression
The holidays can be a joyous time, but for some people, they can also be a time of sadness and depression. This is known as the holiday blues or holiday...
Do Adults with ADHD Need Medication?
There is a lot of debate surrounding the use of medication for adults with ADHD. Some people believe that medication is always necessary, while others...
TMS Therapy for Anxiety: Is It Effective?
Recently, there’s been a lot of buzz around the use of TMS therapy for anxiety. Some people swear by it, while others are unsure if it actually works. In this...
6 Signs It’s Time to Seek Help for Bipolar Disorder
It can be challenging to know when it is time to seek treatment for your mental health. Especially for bipolar disorder, the signs and symptoms can vary from...
Understanding Severe Depression
Depression is a mental illness that affects people in different ways and can present on a spectrum. For some, it might mean feeling sad or hopeless for a few...
What to Expect When Switching Antidepressants
When you are first diagnosed with depression, your doctor will likely prescribe antidepressant medication. If this drug doesn't work well for you or if you...
Treatment Options for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Depression is a common mental illness that can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, or gender. It is characterized by feelings of sadness, emptiness, and...
TMS: What is the SAINT Protocol?
As of September 6th, 2022, the FDA greenlit the revolutionary TMS SAINT Protocol, a groundbreaking advancement in depression treatment. TMS SAINT, or...
How to Combat Seasonal Depression
Major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern (MDD-SP), previously known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs during...
