October 15, 2021
Deep TMS, also called dTMS, is a type of TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) technology. It uses magnetic pulses to help regulate neuron activity, and therefore relieve symptoms, in people who have been diagnosed with certain mental health conditions, like depression and OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). Deep TMS helps relieve symptoms when…
September 10, 2021
Research has shown that having a pet can help with depression symptoms. In addition to helping ease mild symptoms of depression, pet companionship can also ease feelings of loneliness, encourage exercise (in turn improving physical health), and help improve feelings of worth. You may be wondering, “If I’m managing symptoms…
August 27, 2021
A phobia is an intense and irrational fear reaction to a person, place, object, or situation. A person with a phobia may experience a panic attack or feelings of dread when they encounter the trigger, and their feelings of fear are out of proportion to the actual danger that exists.…
July 16, 2021
TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) may show some promise for individuals who struggle to lose weight. Obesity is associated with serious health complications that are considered the leading causes of death in the US, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. (1) Obesity is a public health…
July 2, 2021
Before starting TMS treatment, many patients worry not only about the possibility that TMS will be ineffective for them, but that it could make them worse. When used correctly, and when the patient is diagnosed correctly with a disorder that TMS is known to treat, such as depression, anxiety, OCD,…
June 4, 2021
The CDC tells us that roughly 18.4% of adults aged 65 years and older experience depression.(1) Although depression is less common in older adults than in younger adults, suicide rates are higher among older adults. Depression in older adults is often misdiagnosed or undertreated, meaning they don’t get the care…
May 7, 2021
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a breakthrough treatment for patients with depression who do not find relief from their symptoms with antidepressants. There are currently seven FDA-approved TMS machines used in clinics across the US. Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry is proud to announce that, in addition to the NeuroStar®…
March 12, 2021
Depression causes pain in many different ways. Depression is often associated with painful emotional states like sadness, irritability, and guilt, but it can also cause physical symptoms, like back pain and headaches. In fact, more than two-thirds of patients with depression experience pain.(1) Why does depression affect our bodies, and…
February 26, 2021
Updated on October 31, 2024 One of the most common questions patients ask is: “How long does it take to recover from depression and anxiety?” The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Each patient’s depression treatment timeline is unique. The same goes for anxiety, whether on its own or with…
January 1, 2021
Anger is often a symptom of depression, though it’s one that’s less commonly recognized by depression sufferers as being related to their depression. Anger and irritability are reported in as many as one-third of patients with depression. (1) One study noted an even higher incidence (53.4%) of anger and irritability…
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