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…
November 27, 2020
Many people delay seeking help for depression because of the stigma of mental health illness and antidepressants. But antidepressants have helped many patients find relief from depression, especially patients with moderate to severe depression. (1,2) Getting help and starting treatment early-on increases the probability of achieving remission and reduces the…
February 20, 2020
Depression is often due to a chemical imbalance in the brain, but there are a number of reasons why depression can develop. (1,2) According to the World Health Organization, more than 264 million people of all ages around the world are depressed. (3) While two people may experience the same…
February 6, 2020
Ready to Try TMS? Contact Us Today! TMS is an FDA-approved treatment option for depression, and studies have shown it to be particularly effective for people who have tried multiple antidepressants with no success. In one study of treatment-resistant patients (patients for whom antidepressants did not work), 58% of…
December 12, 2019
Prescription antidepressants, in combination with talk therapy, are typically the first line of treatment prescribed for depression, but they’re also associated with several side effects that can deter patients from wanting to take them. For patients who do not like the idea of taking antidepressants because of the side effects,…
November 28, 2019
The most common way of treating depression is with prescription antidepressant medications. There are many different types of antidepressants—each type works in a unique way to relieve symptoms. Although antidepressants provide relief for many patients, they are also associated with unpleasant side effects, like: These side effects can become so…
January 16, 2019
As a psychiatrist specializing in depression, I meet a lot of patients who confuse transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with ECT. It’s very easy to notice similarities between TMS and ECT – both are used to treat depression, and both involve placing an element over the head that sends signals into…
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