Depression can be debilitating and discouraging to deal with, especially for those that find traditional treatments like talk therapy and antidepressant medications aren’t giving them the results that they want and need in order to live happy, healthy lives. However, there is hope! TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment, has been shown to be helpful…
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…
These days, it’s unfortunately becoming more and more common to hear about companies that are laying off employees. Losing your job can pose financial challenges for you and your family, but what isn’t talked about as often is that job loss can seriously affect your mental health as well. Sadness and grief, feelings of worthlessness,…
Depression and anxiety are increasingly common problems in the world today. An estimated 21 million American adults have experienced a depressive episode according to the National Institute of Mental Health, and an estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. Although there is still a stigma against seeking…
Many people think that, particularly in a work environment, sharing how you’re experiencing mental health challenges is inappropriate and even a sign of weakness. But taking care of your mental well-being is just as important as caring for your physical health. In fact, pandemic-related events in 2020 and early 2021 have caused increases in mental…
Soon it’s going to be time for the high school seniors out there to start looking for colleges, and for recent graduates to head off to college for the first time. As a parent, this is an exciting and terrifying time for you! Your child is now beginning their adulthood, and everything that you’ve taught…
In general, light therapy is the use of certain frequencies of bright light exposure to help improve a person’s mood and mood regulation, which can be very helpful for people suffering from depression. For instance, in a light therapy session you may sit near a light therapy box, which is designed to specifically emit bright…
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the world today, and it can also be one of the most difficult to cope with. Depression is an incredibly isolating condition, and this isolation can become not only lonely, but dangerous in times of crisis when a person really needs support from friends, family,…
