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Why Good Mental Health Care Isn’t One Size Fits All
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist There is a quiet assumption built into how many people think about mental health treatment: that somewhere out there is the right pill or the right kind of therapy, and once you find it, you are fixed. It is an...
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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...
Mental Health Is Health: Why We Still Treat It Like It’s Optional, and What It Costs Us
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Every May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, an observance that has marked American...
Telehealth Mental Health Care: What a Virtual Psychiatry Visit Really Looks Like
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Many people consider reaching out for mental health support but never follow through. The reasons...
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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...
The Link Between Depression and Chronic Pain
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), people living with chronic pain have a...
Use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Bipolar Disorder
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Living with bipolar disorder can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions, with alternating periods of...
