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…
May 20, 2024
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mood disorder characterized by extreme emotional dysregulation or ‘affective instability’ (1). Although BPD affects both men and women, the symptoms and experiences can vary between genders. Recognizing the signs of borderline personality disorder in women is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Women…
April 22, 2024
As the seasons change and spring emerges, many people experience a shift in mood. While some may feel rejuvenated and energized by the warmer weather and longer days, others may struggle with feelings of sadness, lack of energy, or low mood. But are these seasonal “springtime blues” a sign of…
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 16, 2023
Why does depression tend to lead to weight gain or loss, how are weight changes linked to depression, and how can weight management help your depression treatment? Why Can Depression Make Your Weight Change? When you search for the symptoms of depression, you’ll likely see both weight loss and weight…
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…
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…
May 5, 2022
Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health illnesses in the US and they can oftentimes co-occur. Nearly one-half of people who are diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.(1) When someone has been diagnosed with depression and also experiences symptoms of anxiety, referred…
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…
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