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Suicide Is Preventable: A Year-Round Commitment to Hope and Healing
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Suicide is preventable. More than 12 million Americans experience suicidal thoughts each year, but hope and healing are within reach. Together, through compassion and awareness, we can make a difference, one...
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The Differences Between Deep TMS and Repetitive TMS: A Guide
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Repetitive TMS (rTMS) and deep TMS are the two main forms of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)...
Vitamin B-12 and Depression: Are They Related?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist When vitamin B-12 levels are low, people may experience fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, and...
TMS Therapy: Can Caffeine Enhance Its Effects?
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...
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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...
How Social Media Affects Your Mental Health and Causes Depression
We all know that humans are social creatures, and with that in mind, it’s no wonder that social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Snapchat...
What is Low-Grade Depression? Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Low-grade depression, also known as mild depression, is a less severe form of depression. It has many of the same symptoms, such as sadness, lack of enjoyment...
What to Do When Antidepressants Don’t Work for You (and Why)
For some people, antidepressants are a life-saving medication that restores their quality of living and makes them feel like themselves again. For others,...
Morning Depression: Everything You Need to Know. Symptoms & Treatment
We all struggle to get out of bed and start the day sometimes, but if this is your daily reality then you may be experiencing morning depression. For people...
Depression vs. Anxiety: Which One Do I Have? Symptoms & Treatment
Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health disorders, affecting millions of people all over the world. While the two conditions are very...
How Depression Affects Relationships and What You Can Do
Depression can affect many aspects of a person’s life, including their relationships. Whether it’s with lovers, family, or friends, it can be a struggle to...
10 Tips for Finding Motivation When You’re Depressed
We all feel unmotivated from time to time, but if it’s happening on a daily basis it can be a struggle to live your life and achieve personal goals. Even the...
TMS Maintenance Therapy: Empowering Depression Management
At the beginning of 2023, a survey run by the Gallup Panel found that about 29% of all U.S. adults have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their...
Mindfulness Breathing Exercises: A Calming Guide for All
The ultimate stress-reliever resides within you - your breath. Breathwork, once considered niche, is now scientifically validated and surging in popularity...
