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Mental Health Action Day: 5 Ways to Move From Awareness to Action
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Mental Health Awareness Month gets a lot of green ribbons. It gets a lot of social posts. It gets a lot of "we see you, we hear you" messaging from brands and workplaces and well-meaning friends. What it does...
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Why Seasonal Transitions Affect Your Mental Health (Even the Good Ones)
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist You made it through winter. The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up, and everyone...
PTSD Is More Than You Think: Understanding Trauma, Your Nervous System, and Treatment Options
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist When most people hear "PTSD," a specific image comes to mind: a combat veteran reliving a...
OCD Explained: Understanding Obsessions, Compulsions, and Evidence-Based Treatment
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Few mental health conditions are as casually misrepresented as obsessive-compulsive disorder. In...
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How Does Exercise Improve Mental Health?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Many of us know about the physical benefits of exercise, but what about the mental health benefits?...
Vitamin B-12 and Depression: Are They Related?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist When vitamin B-12 levels are low, people may experience fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, and...
TMS Therapy: Can Caffeine Enhance Its Effects?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist TMS is a revolutionary treatment that offers hope for people living with depression and other mental...
How to Maximize the Results of TMS Therapy
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Like any form of therapy, the benefits of TMS are most powerful when paired with the right mindset,...
TMS Therapy: How Many Sessions Are Needed?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist TMS is a revolutionary treatment that offers hope for people living with depression and other mental...
How do Medications and Psychotherapy Work Together? The Life-Changing Benefits of Combining Medication and Therapy
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Mental healthcare is a personal journey and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Two of the most...
Does Cigna Insurance Cover TMS Therapy? What You Need to Know
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist If you’ve been struggling with depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and haven’t found...
How Long Does Ketamine Stay in Your System?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist In recent years, ketamine has been gaining recognition for its ability to treat conditions like...
Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Effective for Postpartum Depression?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Bringing a new baby into the world can be a time of happiness, but for many parents, it can also...
TMS for Eating Disorders
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can disrupt multiple aspects of a...
Accelerated TMS vs. Traditional TMS: Which One Makes Sense for You?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Accelerated TMS (aTMS) is a new approach to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy. Both...
How to Cope with Depression From Working at Home
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Working from home has become a ‘new normal’ since the pandemic, with around 12.7% of full-time...
