Tag Archives: mental health

How Depression Can Affect Relationships — And What You Can Do About It

Romantic relationships don’t run on autopilot. It takes deliberate effort from both parties to maintain passion and attend to each other’s practical and emotional needs, especially when living together and sharing household responsibilities. So it isn’t hard to see how depression can upset the balance. People who are depressed often…

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How a Strong Social Support System Helps Combat Depression

When you’re depressed, it’s easy to feel like you’re all alone, isolated in your lack of interests or inability to focus on normal activities from everyday, functional society. You may even think it’s best to remain apart from others and just suffer quietly by yourself.  After all, the thinking goes,…

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The Connection Between Self-Esteem and Depression

Most everyone at some point entertains doubts about themselves — say, after being passed over for a promotion, following a big argument with a close friend, or when you’ve been called out for making a serious or embarrassing mistake.  How we deal with these self-doubts differs from person to person, but…

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The Holidays & Mental Health: Tips for Managing Stress

The holidays are a time of celebrations, family gatherings and festive traditions. At the same time, it can be a period of increased stress, overwhelm and depression.  Shorter days, the mania of shopping for gifts, financial pressures and complicated family dynamics can all take a toll, especially for those already…

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Hope For Treatment-Resistant Depression: Lifestyle Tips and Advanced Therapies

What is Treatment-Resistant Depression? Depression is tough. It can affect your mood, sleep, appetite, and thinking, draining your interest from things you once enjoyed. And unfortunately, some types are tougher than others. When depressive symptoms haven’t improved or returned after a regimen of at least two different antidepressant medications, along…

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How a New Treatment Supports Patients with Suicidal Depression

Depression remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, and in the United States, we are seeing a troubling rise in suicide rates.  In 2023, over 49,000 people in the U.S. took their lives. And for every life lost, there are untold numbers of suicide attempts, emergency visits for…

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Meet the Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry Care Team

You are not alone If you’re living with depression, you may feel ashamed and maybe even hopeless. At Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry, we want you to know that you are not alone, and there is hope.  Even if you feel like you’ve tried everything, we are here to listen…

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Which TMS Protocol Is Right For You?

If you’ve been living with treatment-resistant depression, you know the struggle. Medications don’t work. Talk therapy doesn’t work. It can feel like nothing will ever work.  At Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry, we help patients find relief from depression. One treatment option we consistently see provide life-changing results is TMS…

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The Economy, Rent, and Anxiety: Navigating Stress and Mental Health

The price of eggs. Rent coming due. The long hours and pressures to perform at work. Student loan debt. Your 401(k). Being stuck in traffic. Modern living presents us with a seemingly endless supply of stress-inducing occurrences, obligations and geopolitical news. These physical or psychological stimuli are called stressors when…

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Women And Mental Health: Understanding The Unique Challenges

Women and mental health is a critical topic that deserves attention, as research shows that women are more susceptible to certain mental health conditions, such as depression, compared to men. Women often face unique challenges related to hormonal changes, gender roles, and societal expectations that can impact their mental well-being.…

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