August 22, 2022
Deep TMS is FDA-approved to treat mood and behavioral disorders, including depression and OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). But studies show that Deep TMS may also be a safe and effective treatment for chronic pain. What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts longer than three months, although…
July 11, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a noticeable toll on the mental health and well-being of people around the world. In the US alone, roughly one in three adults experienced symptoms of depression and/or anxiety at the height of the pandemic.(1) Attitudes around mental health are improving in recent history, but…
July 4, 2022
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the US, affecting roughly 21 million adults.(1) Depression affects how someone feels, thinks, and can even impair their ability to perform daily tasks. Some people with severe depression may experience delusions and hallucinations, symptoms of psychosis. When patients with…
January 29, 2022
Bullying is a universal problem that affects not only children but also adolescents and adults. The typical bully takes advantage of a real (or imagined) power dynamic to suppress, belittle, or demean someone. Any person who has ever been insulted, targeted, or snubbed by someone else has experienced bullying. Victims…
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 30, 2021
Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners are mental health providers that evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental and behavioral disorders. In many ways, their roles in patient care overlap. So, what’s the difference between the two? Their Educational Background and Training A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD) who completed…
August 29, 2020
Many people who struggle with thoughts of suicide are afraid to tell a healthcare provider because they’re worried they’ll immediately be involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility. This is not the case. Suicidal ideation is a symptom of a mental health disorder, and just like any other symptom, it’s important…
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