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When Anxiety Doesn’t Have a Reason
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Most people understand anxiety that has a cause. A big presentation, a medical test, a hard conversation: the nerves make sense, and they fade once the moment passes. But there is another kind of anxiety that...
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After Visibility Comes Reality: Supporting Mental Health Beyond Awareness Weeks
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Every May, October, and the weeks in between, social media fills with green ribbons, mental health...
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...
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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...
What Makes SAINT TMS Different From Regular TMS?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy has gained significant attention as a non-invasive...
Spravato Dosage: Form, Strength & How to Take
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Spravato (esketamine) is a brand name, prescription nasal spray used to treat certain types of...
What are the Possible Side Effects of Spravato?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Spravato (esketamine) is a prescription nasal spray designed to treat certain types of depression in...
The Efficacy of TMS for Schizophrenia
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Schizophrenia is mostly treated with antipsychotic medications that help reduce the frequency and...
TMS for Migraine: Benefits, Effectiveness, Precautions
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Migraines are more than just headaches – they can be debilitating and come with intense pain,...
TMS Therapy for ADHD: Everything You Need to Know
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist ADHD can make it difficult to keep up with daily tasks, maintain healthy relationships, and perform...
