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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 around you seems energized. So why do you feel more anxious or down than before? If this sounds familiar, you are...
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Managing Holiday Stress: Finding Real Connection When the Season Feels Overwhelming
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Managing Holiday Stress: Finding Real Connection When the Season Feels Overwhelming The holiday...
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Mental Health Benefits
Inflammation is a natural part of the body’s healing process, but when it persists for a long time it can disrupt brain function and mood regulation. In fact,...
TMS Treatment for Alcohol Addiction
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Overcoming alcohol addiction is never easy, and a number of treatments are often needed to reduce...
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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...
Short-Term and Long-Term Efficacy of Accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression
Accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (aTMS) is a fairly recent development in the realm of depression treatments, offering quick relief from...
What is Brain Mapping for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)?
Brain mapping is the first step of every transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy session, helping personalize treatment by locating the specific part...
ADHD in Teens: Symptoms, Treatment, Medication, Driving
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental conditions today. According to the Centers for...
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Does your child experience intense mood swings, from feeling overly excited to suddenly feeling sad or withdrawn?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...
Parent’s Guide to Helping Teens With Depression
It’s normal for teenagers to feel sad or moody, but sometimes these feelings can linger and begin to affect many aspects of their life. When this happens, it...
Depression in Adolescence: Key Factors and Strategies for Helping Teens Cope
Adolescence can be a challenging time with rapid changes in life, school, and relationships. It’s no surprise that many teens experience feelings of...
The Difference Between Ketamine and Esketamine
If you've been keeping up with the latest developments in mental health treatments, you've probably heard about ketamine and esketamine. These two drugs have...
Bipolar Disorder in Women: Signs, Symptoms and Treatments
Bipolar disorder, once known as manic depression, is a mental health condition that is characterized by significant fluctuations in mood. People with bipolar...
Is TMS Appropriate for Treating Adolescents With Depression
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy has recently been approved by the FDA as a treatment option for adolescents with depression. This treatment,...
