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Is It Seasonal Affective Disorder, or Something Else?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist By late October, a lot of people in the Pacific Northwest are asking a version of the same question: is this seasonal affective disorder, or am I just tired? It's a better question than it sounds, because...
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Psychiatry and Medication Management in Clackamas, OR
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Medication management is the ongoing process of finding the right psychiatric medication and dose,...
Self-Care Beyond the Basics
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Real self-care is less about treats and more about maintenance: sleep, boundaries, movement,...
Back to School Anxiety, For Kids and Parents
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Reviewed by Dr. Olsen, M.D., Medical Director, Psychiatrist Nobody takes a picture of the night...
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TMS Side Effects: All You Need to Know
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive therapy that can provide relief for...
TMS Treatment for Autism: What is it and Does it Work?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an emerging therapy that offers new hope for those living...
Accelerated TMS for Teens and Young Adults
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Accelerated TMS is a faster, more intensive version of transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy...
TMS for Anxiety: Benefits, Effects, and More
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Anxiety is one of the most widespread mental health conditions in the world. It can significantly...
Short-Term and Long-Term Efficacy of Accelerated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (aTMS) is a fairly recent development in the realm of...
What is Brain Mapping for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)?
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Brain mapping is the first step of every transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy session,...
ADHD in Teens: Symptoms, Treatment, Medication, Driving
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed...
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Does your child experience intense mood swings, from feeling overly excited to suddenly feeling sad...
Everything You Need To Know About OCD in Kids and Teens
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Many people associated OCD with neatness and perfectionism, but the disorder is much more complex...
PTSD in Children and Adolescents
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Many people think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as something that only affects adults,...
Parent’s Guide to Helping Teens With Depression
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist It’s normal for teenagers to feel sad or moody, but sometimes these feelings can linger and begin to...
Depression in Adolescence: Key Factors and Strategies for Helping Teens Cope
Reviewed by Dr. Olsen M.D. Medical Director, Psychiatrist Adolescence can be a challenging time with rapid changes in life, school, and relationships. It’s no...
