July 17, 2023
Transmagnetic stimulation therapy (TMS) is an FDA approved treatment option for depression and other mental health disorders. Recent studies consistently show TMS to be an effective treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), borderline personality disorder, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as other phenomena such…
For many people, summer comes with the promise of vacations, travel, family reunions, or relaxation. However, not everyone experiences these emotions when the season comes around. In fact, taking care of our mental health in the summer is just as important as any other time of year. What Is Seasonal…
June 26, 2023
Living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be difficult, and that also goes for the friends and family of the affected individual. Nonetheless, there are many things a loved one can do to support a person with BPD and make a positive impact on their recovery(1). If you’re wondering how…
June 19, 2023
Borderline personality disorder, or BPD, is a mood disorder characterized by having an unstable self-image and problems with emotional regulation that can be disruptive to the sufferer’s well-being, career, family, and social life. BPD can be difficult to live with, but it is treatable, and it’s important to recognize symptoms…
June 12, 2023
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is gaining popularity as a treatment for depression and related mental health conditions. As with any medical treatment that interacts with the brain, you might be wondering: “Can TMS change your personality?” Below we address concerns about TMS and whether it affects a patient’s personality.…
June 5, 2023
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by emotional instability, poor self-image, and impulsive, self-destructive behavior. It occurs in around 1-3% of the population (1). BPD patients experience hard-to-control symptoms that can seriously impact quality of life, but it is treatable. You might have heard of rTMS…
May 29, 2023
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be difficult to deal with for individuals with the condition or people around them. You may be wondering how to help someone with OCD when their symptoms are manifesting or how to support someone with OCD in their daily life. OCD symptoms manifest as: OCD Support…
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…
Published on May 16, 2023. Updated on January 17, 2024 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…
May 16, 2023
Why does depression tend to lead to weight gain or loss, how are weight changes linked to depression, and how can weight management help your depression treatment? Why Can Depression Make Your Weight Change? When you search for the symptoms of depression, you’ll likely see both weight loss and weight…
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