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…
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…
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