May 8, 2023
Antidepressants are a type of medicine to treat depression or prevent it from reoccurring, as well as help treat other conditions by affecting neurotransmitters – chemicals in the brain – in the brain. Antidepressants are sorted into “classes” based on which neurotransmitters they affect.Drugs used to treat depression include the…
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 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 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: These symptoms can lead to…
April 10, 2023
Bipolar disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are sometimes confused with each other, despite being quite different conditions. This is because they share overlapping symptoms, making them difficult to distinguish depending on the severity and time since onset of symptoms. Do I Have Bipolar Disorder or ADHD? It’s perfectly normal to…
Treatment for depression takes several forms, with no one-size-fits-all solution. Many people with depression struggle to find relief from medications such as SSRIs, which may also come with uncomfortable side effects. However, there is an alternative: transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-pharmacological, non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to…
March 16, 2023
Depression is a mood disorder that can affect anyone, regardless of age, economic status, or ethnicity. Almost 5% of U.S. adults report regular feelings of depression. (1) Higher rates of depression have been linked to old age (2) and difficult socio-economic conditions (3), but there is no single cause. People…
March 2, 2023
Mental health problems do not necessarily happen in isolation. They can also arise in relation to physical diseases. In this article, we look at how HIV/AIDs can affect mental health. What Is HIV? Is It Different From AIDS? Although most people associate these two acronyms with each other, many don’t…
February 20, 2023
All humans, no matter country or creed, are concerned with our health. Our minds and bodies are fundamental aspects of our existence, independent of other factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. Our health affects our ability to work, earn a livelihood, care for others, and participate in…
February 6, 2023
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, also known as TMS, has become an increasingly popular treatment for certain mental health disorders, primarily depression. But research has shown that TMS therapy also has a positive effect on individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline personality disorder affects around 5.9%…
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