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Depression vs. a Rough Patch: Knowing the Difference
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist If you are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Support is available 24 hours a day. Everybody has bad months. A relationship ends, a job...
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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,...
When Work Stress Becomes Something More
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Work stress, burnout, and an anxiety disorder are three different things. Work stress is a response...
Social Media and Mental Health
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Social media isn't all good or all bad. It can foster real connection, but heavy use is linked to...
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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...
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...
