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 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 years, sometimes decades, of trying treatment after treatment, feeling exhausted, dismissed, and alone.…
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…
February 24, 2025
Anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to as anorexia, is a serious and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image. Individuals with anorexia nervosa often engage in extreme dieting, excessive exercise, or other behaviors to control their weight, leading to severe health…
The start of a new year often inspires change and self-improvement, especially for our health. After all, what is a New Year’s resolution if not a promise you make to yourself to get better? Whether we resolve to achieve a specific goal, improve a habit, or embark on a new…
September 23, 2024
Eating disorders (ED) are complex mental health conditions that extend far beyond food and eating habits. They often involve a challenging interplay of emotional, psychological, and physical factors. Understanding the various types of eating disorders and their connection to other mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder…
December 18, 2023
As we prepare for the upcoming holidays, family reunions, longer nights, and the end of the year, I find myself compelled to engage in a different type of conversation with my readers on this blog—one about our mental well-being during a period when all of us, whether we have a…
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