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,…

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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…

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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…

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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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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…

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