If you’re researching TMS, you may occasionally see discussions online where people write about how TMS made them worse, or report that “TMS ruined my life.” TMS has a high success rate in treating people with depression who do not find relief with antidepressants with little to no side effects,…
Many people may not realize that a common sign of depression can include difficulty with memory (forgetfulness) and concentration. For someone with depression, the ability to multitask, remember appointments, and make payments on time can seem overwhelming and, at times, impossible. Depression affects many cognitive functions (thinking skills) that contribute…
May 8, 2023
Insurance covers TMS for depression when a patient fails 4 different antidepressants from at least 2 different classes. (“Failing” a medication means that either depression symptoms didn’t improve, or that the patient couldn’t tolerate the side effects.) But what are antidepressant “classes?” Antidepressants work by increasing levels of chemicals in…
May 22, 2023
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition characterized by particular symptoms that affect both mind and body. Do I Have OCD? You might ask yourself this question if others have suggested it to you, after seeing a depiction of OCD in the media, or if you find yourself…
May 15, 2023
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that often manifests with repeating, ritualistic behaviors that the patient feels compelled to perform in order to manage intrusive thoughts. Like many other mental health disorders, it is not easy to say precisely what OCD is caused by; there are a range of…
May 8, 2023
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression are distinct mental disorders that, despite their differences, can be connected in some individuals. Fortunately, this also means that certain treatments can be effective in treating both. In this article, we’ll take a look at the similarities and differences between the two. OCD is classified…
April 27, 2023
Nationwide Adderall Shortage Causes Disruptions to ADHD Treatments Reports of an adderall shortage first surfaced in the summer of 2022, and were confirmed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that October. Being unable to count on their next prescription is causing significant treatment disruptions in patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity…
April 24, 2023
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved mental health treatment that targets the physical source of these conditions: the brain’s electrochemistry. In TMS, a medical device is used to apply magnetic pulses to the brain areas related to mood disorders (e.g., prefrontal cortex or amygdala). Different conditions stem from irregularities…
April 20, 2023
What’s Behind The Surge In Adult ADHD Diagnoses? The conversation around attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – and the market for ADHD medications – appears to be shifting. The condition is traditionally associated with “problem kids”, but the number of adult ADHD diagnoses has more than doubled in the US…
April 17, 2023
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects almost 10% of children (1) and 4.4% of adults (2) in the U.S. ADHD is characterized by hyperactivity and impulsive behavior, along with difficulty with organization, following instructions and completing tasks. Other ADHD symptoms can include: Distractibility Forgetfulness Becoming easily frustrated…