November 24, 2025
Many people who suffer from borderline personality disorder, or BPD, also struggle with major depressive disorder. In fact, it’s uncommon not to see the two disorders co-existing. That coexistence makes treatment more complicated. What Is Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline personality disorder involves intense and rapidly shifting emotions, impulsive behavior and…
November 20, 2025
‘Tis the season: With autumn well under way, the days are growing shorter — and once daylight saving time goes into effect, it may be dark outside when you wake up, leave work or both. That can make sunshine feel like a precious but scarce resource. That lack of daylight…
October 24, 2025
Public awareness of depression as a serious mental health issue has increased over time, a trend that has helped more people seek help from medical professionals. While current figures are hard to come by, federal data suggest that just over 13% of adults in the U.S. used antidepressants from 2015-2018,…
What is Treatment-Resistant Depression? Depression is tough. It can affect your mood, sleep, appetite, and thinking, draining your interest from things you once enjoyed. And unfortunately, some types are tougher than others. When depressive symptoms haven’t improved or returned after a regimen of at least two different antidepressant medications, along…
A message from Dr. David Woo Dr. David WooFounder & Head Clinical Psychiatrist at Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry TMS has shown a remarkable ability to help patients who suffer from treatment-resistant depression and are desperate to find a solution. Take the following testimonial from Monica Densmore, a real patient…
September 10, 2025
Depression remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, and in the United States, we are seeing a troubling rise in suicide rates. In 2023, over 49,000 people in the U.S. took their lives. And for every life lost, there are untold numbers of suicide attempts, emergency visits for…
August 26, 2025
You are not alone If you’re living with depression, you may feel ashamed and maybe even hopeless. At Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry, we want you to know that you are not alone, and there is hope. Even if you feel like you’ve tried everything, we are here to listen…
August 12, 2025
If you’ve been living with treatment-resistant depression, you know the struggle. Medications don’t work. Talk therapy doesn’t work. It can feel like nothing will ever work. At Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry, we help patients find relief from depression. One treatment option we consistently see provide life-changing results is TMS…
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…
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…
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