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The Link Between Borderline Personality Disorder and Depression

Many people who suffer from borderline personality disorder, or BPD, also struggle with major depressive disorder. In fact, it’s uncommon not to see the two disorders co-existing. That coexistence makes treatment more complicated.  What Is Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline personality disorder involves intense and rapidly shifting emotions, impulsive behavior and…

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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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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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Why Someone Might Say, “TMS Ruined My Life”

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an innovative treatment for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related conditions. TMS therapy has been used as a mental health treatment for over 15 years, with a high success rate. It is an FDA-approved therapy for depression and OCD and reported side effects are rare.…

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What Is Neurofeedback Therapy?

Neurofeedback therapy is an innovative, non-invasive treatment that uses real-time monitoring of brain activity to train individuals to regulate their brainwave patterns. By providing feedback through visual or auditory cues, neurofeedback therapy aims to help manage various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress…

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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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What Is Anhedonia?

Anhedonia, a condition where an individual cannot experience pleasure from activities that are usually enjoyable, is a common symptom of depression and related mental health disorders. Traditional anhedonia treatments include talk therapy and medications, but these do not work for everyone. However, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation…

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Understanding Eating Disorders

Eating disorders (ED) are complex mental health conditions that extend far beyond food and eating habits. They often involve a challenging interplay of emotional, psychological, and physical factors. Understanding the various types of eating disorders and their connection to other mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder…

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Overcome Artist Depression

For creative professionals living in New York, the vibrant city offers endless inspiration and opportunities. However, many artists, writers, designers, and other creatives struggle to realize their full potential due to mental health challenges. Artist depression, while a well-trodden cliche in pop culture, can be a real and significant barrier…

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