February 23, 2026
Romantic relationships don’t run on autopilot. It takes deliberate effort from both parties to maintain passion and attend to each other’s practical and emotional needs, especially when living together and sharing household responsibilities. So it isn’t hard to see how depression can upset the balance. People who are depressed often…
January 19, 2026
Most everyone at some point entertains doubts about themselves — say, after being passed over for a promotion, following a big argument with a close friend, or when you’ve been called out for making a serious or embarrassing mistake. How we deal with these self-doubts differs from person to person, but…
December 19, 2025
Let’s face it: Contemporary work life can be incredibly stressful. There’s the “always on” expectation brought on by mobile devices, Zoom fatigue, tight deadlines, long hours, the constant pressure to be more productive — and increasingly, the gnawing fear that your job could be replaced by AI. Workers are feeling…
October 24, 2025
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,…
August 26, 2024
While summer is often associated with joy and relaxation, many individuals in New York City experience a different reality. “Summer depression,” also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the summer, is a real phenomenon affecting a significant number of people in New York on top of the usual stressors…
July 22, 2024
Depression is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While traditional treatments like medication and therapy are well-known, there is growing interest in the potential role of sunlight therapy for depression. Exposure to sunlight has been shown to improve depression systems under certain circumstances. At Madison Avenue TMS…
May 13, 2024
Stress and depression are prevalent among college students, with the demanding academic environment, social pressures, and life transitions often taking a toll on mental health. As students strive to excel academically while navigating personal challenges, taking care of one’s mental health becomes paramount for overall well-being. When student stress leads…
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…
August 15, 2022
Persistent depression (persistent depressive disorder), formerly known as dysthymia, is a chronic type of depression characterized by prolonged bouts of depression symptoms that last a minimum of two years, with no more than a two-month gap between symptoms.(1,2,3,4) Symptoms of Persistent Depression Persistent depression shares the same symptoms as major…
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…
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