For many people living with depression, medication can be helpful, but that does not make it the right fit for everyone. Side effects, personal preferences, or medical considerations often lead individuals to explore non-medication-based therapies for depression. Fortunately, advances in mental health care now offer a wide range of alternative depression treatments that are both…
When someone you care about begins TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) therapy, it is natural to wonder how to best support them. TMS is a safe, FDA approved treatment for depression and other mental health conditions. But like any medical journey, the process can feel overwhelming at first. As a friend or family member, your support…
If you are considering TMS brain stimulation as a treatment for depression, it is natural to want to understand exactly how it works. While the idea of using magnets to treat mental health conditions sounds futuristic, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a scientifically backed, FDA approved therapy with two decades of research behind it. In…
Living with a chronic illness is a daily struggle, physically, emotionally and mentally. From persistent fatigue to mobility issues, the weight of long-term health challenges takes a significant toll on a person’s emotional wellbeing. It is no surprise that based on this, depression and chronic illness can go hand in hand. Whether you are managing…
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) isn’t just “liking things neat.” It’s a cycle of intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that spark time-consuming rituals (compulsions) and make everyday life feel like a never-ending loop. While selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and exposure-and-response-prevention (ERP) therapy help many people, up to 4 in 10 patients still don’t get the relief they hoped for.…
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…
June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day, and in honor of this day it’s a good idea to discuss some of the misconceptions around this disorder. There’s a lot that many people don’t know or understand about what PTSD is and how to treat it. For instance, because it first started to be widely noticed in…
