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Depression is an incredibly common mental illness, and it doesn’t discriminate. Anyone can develop depression, no matter their background, demographic, or situation. Older adults, from early retirees to the very elderly, are all just as susceptible to depression as anyone else, but it can sometimes be difficult to spot amongst the normal changes of aging.…
PTSD stands for post traumatic stress disorder. It’s a serious mental health disorder that causes a person to struggle with their daily life due to the negative effects of a traumatic event or string of events. PTSD first began to be widely noticed in the public consciousness as soldiers were returning from WWI in the…
Spring is a beautiful time of year. The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, the flowers are starting to bloom– and all that charm is completely nipped in the bud when you start sneezing. The CDC estimates that over 25% of adults in the U.S. struggle with seasonal allergies, so rest assured that you’re…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness and providing accurate information about how to treat its symptoms. Originally recognized in 1949, this annual observance has never been more relevant than now, as the pandemic has brought to light the crucial role that mental health plays in…
April is a time of year when the world is just starting to wake up again after the long winter. However, between tax season, spring cleaning, and the many other demands that the month brings, it can also be a very stressful time of year. It makes sense that April is both the National Month…
Are you or a loved one experiencing symptoms of depression? For the millions of people who struggle with depression, and especially for individuals who have not found relief from antidepressant medication, alternative treatments are available. Among these treatments is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive and safe therapy that has shown promising results in activating…
Treatment for depression has come a long way since its primary causes were thought to include demonic possession in ancient (and not so ancient) times. In Hippocrates’ era, depression was thought of as a mental disorder caused by an imbalance of certain bodily fluids: treatment consisted of practices such as bloodletting, special baths, and methods…
If you or a loved one have been experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. Both can be uniquely challenging conditions to manage and can start to affect everything from your personal and professional relationships to preventing you from enjoying your passions. Luckily, at TMS of the Lehigh…
