Wellness knows no time, dates, or schedules. Happiness should never be put on hold, but celebrating your wellbeing is a notable occasion indeed. That’s why we’re looking forward to September: a chance to take stock in all of our wins and work together to battle back the darkness in honor of Suicide Prevention Month. A …
Mood disorders are often the toughest to diagnose. They don’t manifest themselves with physical scars or other easily recognizable symptoms. Instead, they linger in the minds of those afflicted and sometimes go unchecked for far too long due to social stigmatization. While medications are the common go-to remedies for many patients, they don’t always work. …
Drug abuse begins with depression. In order to heal America of its opioid crisis, we need to start looking at solving its depression problem. Depression has been on a steady increase in America since 1999. Along with drug abuse and depression hitting an all-time high, we are also seeing overdose and death–both intentional and unintentional–on …
TMS works great with adults but should we be careful of people under the age of eighteen undergoing the procedure? After all, the brain is still growing. Does the application of theta-burst stimulation effect or stunt brain growth in some way? Or is the child brain – while still developing – immune from any ill-effects …
In the digital age, there’s no escaping alerts, announcements, and instant communication. Before tablets, computers, and smartphones became widespread, people had to tune in for news reports intentionally. Email wasn’t a thing; neither were text messages. Now, it’s hard to unplug, and its even harder to have time for yourself to think before answering or …
TMS Helps With PTSD PTSD – or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – is very real and very painful. Many of us associate the disorder with members of the military, but traumatic experiences come in many forms. From firefighters and first responders, to police officers and victims of violent crimes and natural disasters, Post Traumatic Stress …
Depression affects over 19 million teens and adults in the United States alone. Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It can cause severe symptoms that affect everything from how you feel to how you think, as well as how you handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, …
Antidepressants Lead To Weight Gain While TMS Doesn’t Here’s some depressing news; antidepressants can lead to weight gain. A recent study showed that patients using up to twelve different antidepressants were 21 percent more likely than people not on them to add 5-8 pounds. Now, there’s no definitive proof that the drugs directly caused the …
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Over 18% of all adults in the U.S. have some sort of anxiety disorder, but only about a third of those affected seek treatment. By shining a light on the various permutations of depression and anxiety that often lurk in the shadows, we can better understand our neighbors, our loved ones, and ourselves. A BRIEF …
