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, 2025
You are not alone If you’re living with depression, you may feel ashamed and maybe even hopeless. At Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry, we want you to know that you are not alone, and there is hope. Even if you feel like you’ve tried everything, we are here to listen…
August 12, 2025
If you’ve been living with treatment-resistant depression, you know the struggle. Medications don’t work. Talk therapy doesn’t work. It can feel like nothing will ever work. At Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry, we help patients find relief from depression. One treatment option we consistently see provide life-changing results is TMS…
July 25, 2025
What is TMS? “TMS therapy is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment option that uses painless magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain,” says Dr. David Woo, head clinical psychiatrist and founder of Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry Often prescribed for patients looking for drug-free alternatives, or when antidepressant medications haven’t…
May 25, 2025
A message from Dr. David Woo Dr. David WooFounder & Head Clinical Psychiatrist at Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry At Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry, we meet our patients where they are, both mentally and emotionally, and often at the edge of hope. Many patients arrive at the practice after…
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.…
October 14, 2024
Anhedonia, a condition where an individual cannot experience pleasure from activities that are usually enjoyable, is a common symptom of depression and related mental health disorders. Traditional anhedonia treatments include talk therapy and medications, but these do not work for everyone. However, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation…
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…
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…
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