What is TMS? “TMS therapy is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment option that uses painless magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain,” says Dr. David Woo, head clinical psychiatrist and founder of Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry Often prescribed for patients looking for drug-free alternatives, or when antidepressant medications haven’t…
What to Expect at Your First Spravato Appointment
July 16, 2025
A step-by-step guide for patients beginning Spravato treatment for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) If you’ve been struggling with depression that hasn’t improved with traditional antidepressants or therapy, you’re not alone. Treatment-resistant depression is real, and according to recent research, about one-third of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) did not respond…
What To Expect On Your First TMS Appointment
June 30, 2025
Whether you’ve heard about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy, have done your own research on it, or already have your first session scheduled, you might be wondering, “What can I expect on my first TMS appointment?” In this article, Olivia Tween, TMS Coordinator at Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry, guides…
If you’re living with major depressive disorder (MDD) and have tried multiple antidepressants without feeling better, you’re not alone. According to recent research, about one-third of patients with major depressive disorder did not respond to two or more oral antidepressants. Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is an unfortunate reality for many. You…
A message from Dr. David Woo Dr. David WooFounder & Head Clinical Psychiatrist at Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry At Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry, we meet our patients where they are, both mentally and emotionally, and often at the edge of hope. Many patients arrive at the practice after…
Anyone who’s ever struggled with depression knows how lonely and isolating it can be — how it sometimes feels like everyone else is getting along just fine, able to socialize, laugh, and live their lives while you struggle to get out of bed and muster enthusiasm for the day ahead. …
The price of eggs. Rent coming due. The long hours and pressures to perform at work. Student loan debt. Your 401(k). Being stuck in traffic. Modern living presents us with a seemingly endless supply of stress-inducing occurrences, obligations and geopolitical news. These physical or psychological stimuli are called stressors when…
New York is a fast town — ”the only city in the world where you can get run down on the sidewalk by a pedestrian,” as the journalist and author Russell Baker once famously said. While there are many reasons to love the Big Apple, there’s also no denying that the…
As its name suggests, bipolar disorder presents itself as a pairing of opposites: People who suffer from the mental health condition experience major depressive episodes offset by periods of manic or hypomanic behavior. These manic or hypomanic episodes are marked by persistently elevated, expansive or irritable moods that disrupt one’s…
Mental health isn’t just a private struggle anymore; it’s a conversation happening everywhere. Whether it’s a quick scroll through social media, catching up with friends over coffee, overhearing a chat on the subway, or even standing in line waiting for the bus, people are opening up in ways they never…