January 16, 2025
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an innovative treatment for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related conditions. TMS therapy has been used as a mental health treatment for over 15 years, with a high success rate. It is an FDA-approved therapy for depression and OCD and reported side effects are rare.…
September 16, 2024
For creative professionals living in New York, the vibrant city offers endless inspiration and opportunities. However, many artists, writers, designers, and other creatives struggle to realize their full potential due to mental health challenges. Artist depression, while a well-trodden cliche in pop culture, can be a real and significant barrier…
June 3, 2024
LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) youth face a multitude of unique challenges in today’s society, and among the most pressing is the issue of mental health. Understanding and addressing these challenges is crucial for ensuring the well-being of this vulnerable demographic. That’s why we’d like to take the…
March 4, 2024
When it comes to mental health, women face unique challenges that contribute to higher rates of depression compared to men. This gender disparity in mental health outcomes, often referred to as the “gender depression gap,” highlights the need for greater understanding and support for women’s mental health. On a more…
February 19, 2024
Depression is a complex and challenging mental health condition that often requires a personalized approach to treatment. Not everyone responds well to every treatment, and it can take some time to find the right treatment—or combination of treatments—that works for you. While traditional types of antidepressants, such as selective serotonin…
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…
November 15, 2022
Many patients who try antidepressants and don’t find relief from their symptoms understandably feel frustrated. If they choose to try TMS, they’re often eager to know how long it will take until they start to feel better. What I always tell my patients is that, as with any treatment, it’s…
April 21, 2022
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (or “TMS”) is an incredible breakthrough in the treatment of depression, and it’s an excellent option for patients who haven’t experienced adequate symptom relief with antidepressants and therapy. But many patients wonder how the effect that TMS has on their brain actually works to alleviate the symptoms…
April 7, 2022
Antidepressants are considered the gold standard treatment for depression. However, while many people experience relief from depression symptoms with antidepressants, especially those with moderate to severe depression, many people either experience unpleasant side effects or find that medication doesn’t relieve their symptoms.(1) While it can be tempting for someone to…
March 10, 2022
Bipolar disorder is a disabling condition that affects approximately 2.8% of adults in the US.(1) People with bipolar disorder experience extreme mood swings that range from lows (referred to as depression) to highs (called mania or hypomania). These mood swings can make it difficult for someone with bipolar disorder to…
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