Depression
Signs of Depression and Anxiety
/1 Comment/in Anxiety, Depression, TMS TherapyAt first glance, anxiety and depression can seem like two very different and unrelated conditions. Anxiety is thought of as more of a high energy state of being, and depression is thought of as more of a low energy state of being. However, those who suffer from one or both […]
COVID and the Toll It’s Taking On Our Mental Health
/0 Comments/in Anxiety, Depression, Stress, TMS TherapyAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to loom over the world, there’s another pandemic lurking beneath the surface—our worsening mental health. Poor mental health is one of the under-recognized effects of COVID-19. Health professionals and government officials have to prioritize community physical health during this difficult time. People who are suffering […]
How to Decide Which Treatment for Depression is Right for You
/0 Comments/in Depression, TMS TherapyWhat do you get when you mix social isolation with uncertainty and high levels of stress? If you guessed increased depression and anxiety, then you’d be right! This recent coronavirus pandemic has tripled depression rates in the US. If you’re feeling alone, sad, and unmotivated, then you’re far from alone! […]
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation vs. Antidepressant Meds
/0 Comments/in Depression, TMS TherapyMany people struggling with depression will benefit from traditional treatment methods including antidepressant medications and talk therapy. There is a chance that depression will resist these traditional methods of treatment. When patients find themselves struggling with treatment-resistant depression, it’s time to look at available treatment options. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation might […]
The Importance of Exercise and Mental Health
/0 Comments/in Depression, TMS TherapyIndividuals who exercise (specifically aerobic exercise) have 43.2% fewer poor mental health days than those who don’t exercise at all. When the mind and body are in sync, thanks to a more active lifestyle, they notice several distinctions in their mental health as well as their overall wellbeing. So, what […]
Link Between the DLPFC and Major Depressive Disorder
/0 Comments/in Depression, TMS TherapyStudies show that more than half of patients with depression do not fully recover on antidepressant medication. And one-third of those that do recover will experience remission. It can be a grueling cycle of relief and despair for those seeking help. But new research and nontraditional treatments are giving depression […]
Does depression affect blood pressure?
/0 Comments/in DepressionWhen it comes to our physical wellness, there is no doubt that each of our bodily systems is interconnected and interdependent. No individual system in our bodies functions in isolation. Our cardiovascular system depends on our respiratory system (and vice versa), our neurological function relies on precise chemical balances and […]
Magnetic Brain Stimulation Relieves Symptoms of Severe Depression
/0 Comments/in Depression, TMS TherapyTake a minute to read this recently published exciting new data! A recent study conducted by Stanford University School of Medicine found that TMS rapidly relieved symptoms of severe depression in 90% of treatment-resistant participants (in a small study that included 21 participants). All participants were extremely depressed and reported […]
A Review of 3,000 Pulses Later – A Memoir of Surviving Depression Without Medication
/1 Comment/in Depression, TMS TherapyFor Martha Rhodes, author of 3,000 Pulses Later: A Memoir of Surviving Depression Without Medication, depression first came in the form of a pervasive melancholy feeling that affected her since early childhood. In her memoir, Martha shares her journey to health and healing through transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The book […]