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What to Know About ADHD in Adults: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist You have always been the person who loses your keys, forgets appointments, and starts ten projects but finishes none. Maybe you have been told you are "scattered," "lazy," or "not living up to your potential."...
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Managing Seasonal Transitions: Coping with Anxiety and Depression in Fall | BestMind Behavioral Health
Managing Seasonal Transitions: Coping with Anxiety and Depression in Fall As the vibrant colors of autumn emerge and daylight hours gradually shorten, many...
TMS Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the result of a sudden impact to the brain, and it can have lasting...
Can Antidepressants Help Improve Energy and Motivation?
Lack of energy and motivation are two of the most common symptoms of depression. If you’re struggling with these symptoms and want to know if antidepressants...
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Strategies & Tips for Adults Living With ADHD
Adult ADHD can make various aspects of daily life more difficult, from work to relationships and personal responsibilities. Keeping up with everyday tasks can...
How Diet and Exercise Affect Your Mental Health
We all know that diet and exercise are good for our physical health - but did you know they also play a role in mental well-being? There’s plenty of research...
How to Find & Choose a Good Psychiatrist for You
Choosing a psychiatrist can be a dauxnting task. Not only do you want to find someone qualified and experienced, but you also want to find a psychiatrist who...
Do Antidepressants Work and How Effective Are They?
If you’ve been diagnosed with depression or prescribed antidepressants, it’s natural to ask, “how effective are antidepressants and will they work for me?”...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – Symptoms & Causes
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that people experience during certain seasons, particularly the winter months. It is now referred to...
Mood Stabilizers for Depression and Anxiety: What You Need to Know?
Mood stabilizers are a class of drugs most often used to manage mood swings and emotional instability. While primarily used to treat bipolar disorder, mood...
Challenges of the Military Transition to Civilian Life
Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be a challenging journey. Military life offers structured routines, defined roles, and a sense of...
How TMS Helps Military Members & Dependents
Military families face unique challenges that can deeply impact their mental health and well-being. These stressors can lead to mood disorders such as...
Using TMS Therapy For Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million adults in the United States. Living with fibromyalgia can be a daily challenge, with widespread pain, fatigue, and...
How Alcohol Makes Your Depression Symptoms Worse
The connection between alcohol and depression is complex and bidirectional. Drinking too much alcohol can bring on depressive symptoms, and people with...
Who Qualifies for TMS Therapy? (TMS Requirements)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is a breakthrough procedure for treating depression and other mental health conditions. The non-invasive...
Antepartum Depression: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
You might have heard about postpartum depression, the mood disorder that affects mothers after giving birth. But did you know that depression can also be...
