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Use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Bipolar Disorder
Living with bipolar disorder can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions, with alternating periods of extreme emotional highs and lows. For many people, medications and therapy can provide relief, but not everyone finds these treatments effective or enough on their...
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TMS Side Effects: All You Need to Know
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive therapy that can provide relief for numerous mental health conditions, including major depressive...
TMS Treatment for Autism: What is it and Does it Work?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an emerging therapy that offers new hope for those living with autism spectrum disorder. While it isn’t a cure,...
Accelerated TMS for Teens and Young Adults
Accelerated TMS is a faster, more intensive version of transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy (TMS therapy), which has recently been FDA-approved for...
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TMS Therapy for Anxiety: Is It Effective?
Recently, there’s been a lot of buzz around the use of TMS therapy for anxiety. Some people swear by it, while others are unsure if it actually works. In this...
6 Signs It’s Time to Seek Help for Bipolar Disorder
It can be challenging to know when it is time to seek treatment for your mental health. Especially for bipolar disorder, the signs and symptoms can vary from...
Understanding Severe Depression
Depression is a mental illness that affects people in different ways and can present on a spectrum. For some, it might mean feeling sad or hopeless for a few...
What to Expect When Switching Antidepressants
When you are first diagnosed with depression, your doctor will likely prescribe antidepressant medication. If this drug doesn't work well for you or if you...
Treatment Options for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Depression is a common mental illness that can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, or gender. It is characterized by feelings of sadness, emptiness, and...
TMS: What is the SAINT Protocol?
As of September 6th, 2022, the FDA greenlit the revolutionary TMS SAINT Protocol, a groundbreaking advancement in depression treatment. TMS SAINT, or...
When to Get Help with Depression
Depression is a serious mental illness that can have a profound impact on every aspect of a person’s life. If you think you may be depressed, it’s important...
How to Get a Spravato Prescription
Spravato (Esketamine) is a new medication that has been shown to be effective in treating depression. If you are interested in Spravato, you will need to talk...
10 Signs of Adult ADHD
For many adults, the term "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder" (ADHD) conjures up images of children who can't sit still in class or finish their...
When to Get Help for OCD
If you have OCD, you may find yourself obsessively thinking about certain things or compulsively doing certain things over and over again. These thoughts and...
Alternative Treatments for Depression
Many people who have depression experience significant relief from their symptoms through standard depression treatment, which combines antidepressant...
How Effective is TMS Therapy?
Depression is a common mental health condition that affects an estimated 21 million adults throughout the United States. For many individuals, a combination...
