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TMS For Seasonal Depression

For many people, summer comes with the promise of vacations, travel, family reunions, or relaxation. However, not everyone experiences these emotions when the season comes around. In fact, taking care of our mental health in the summer is just as important as any other time of year. What Is Seasonal…

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How Can I Help Someone With BPD?

Living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) can be difficult, and that also goes for the friends and family of the affected individual. Nonetheless, there are many things a loved one  can do to support a person with BPD and make a positive impact on their recovery(1). If you’re wondering how…

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What Are The Symptoms Of BPD?

Borderline personality disorder, or BPD, is a mood disorder characterized by having an unstable self-image and problems with emotional regulation that can be disruptive to the sufferer’s well-being, career, family, and social life. BPD can be difficult to live with, but it is treatable, and it’s important to recognize symptoms…

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Does rTMS Work For BPD?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterized by emotional instability, poor self-image, and impulsive, self-destructive behavior. It occurs in around 1-3% of the population (1). BPD patients experience hard-to-control symptoms that can seriously impact quality of life, but it is treatable. You might have heard of rTMS…

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Can Depression Cause Weight Gain Or Weight Loss?

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…

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The Connection Between OCD and Depression

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression are distinct mental disorders that, despite their differences, can be connected in some individuals. Fortunately, this also means that certain treatments can be effective in treating both. In this article, we’ll take a look at the similarities and differences between the two. OCD is classified…

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What Are the 4 Main Causes of Depression?

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…

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Managing Your Mental Health During Christmas

Christmas can be a trying time for many of us, despite its typical association with togetherness and joy—in fact, those very expectations can just add to the pressure on our mental health. Depending on our circumstances, the holiday period can affect our mental health in different ways. Studies show that…

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Stress, Depression and the Holidays: Tips for Coping

While the holiday season can be a wonderful time of year, it can also be demanding and stressful. These celebrations often include travel, hosting guests, planning, preparing meals, and spending lots of money. Add to that, it’s flu and cold season, and the days are at their shortest and darkest…

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Geriatric Depression

While depression is not a normal part of aging, adults aged 65 and older have an increased risk of developing depression. What’s more, is that treating late-life depression is challenging, and studies show that antidepressants aren’t as effective in older patients as they are in younger ones.(1) Treatment resistance is…

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