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…
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…
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