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How to Support Someone Who’s Struggling
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist To help someone with depression: ask directly and without judgment, listen without trying to fix, offer specific practical help rather than open-ended offers, stay in contact even when they don't respond, and...
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Self-Care Isn’t a Bubble Bath
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Search "self-care" and you will get a very specific picture: candles, face masks, a glass of wine, a...
What Trauma Really Does to the Body
When people think about trauma, they usually picture it as a memory: something painful from the past that the mind keeps replaying. That is part of the story,...
The Pressure to Hold It All Together
Some people are known for keeping everything running. They are the ones who remember the appointments, cover for the team, answer the late-night texts, and...
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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...
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...
