Tag Archives: TMS and Depression

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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What Research Shows About TMS Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression

What is TMS? “TMS therapy is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment option that uses painless magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain,” says Dr. David Woo, head clinical psychiatrist and founder of Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry Often prescribed for patients looking for drug-free alternatives, or when antidepressant medications haven’t…

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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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College Stress And Depression

Stress and depression are prevalent among college students, with the demanding academic environment, social pressures, and life transitions often taking a toll on mental health. As students strive to excel academically while navigating personal challenges, taking care of one’s mental health becomes paramount for overall well-being. When student stress leads…

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TMS For Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a prevalent mental health condition that affects many new mothers worldwide. According to the CDC, it affects about 1 in 8 new mothers in the US (1). While the postpartum, or after birth period, is often portrayed as a time of joy and bonding, it can…

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Should You Do “Dry January”? Alcohol And Mental Health

As the new year begins, many people consider making resolutions to enhance their well-being. One growing trend gaining popularity is “Dry January,” a movement encouraging people to abstain from alcohol for the entire month. This isn’t just a way to cut calories or avoid hangovers—cutting down on drinking, or cutting…

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TMS Therapy VS ECT: What’s The Difference?

Published on September 18, 2023 … Updated on April 30, 2024 Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are two different mental health therapies that have garnered attention for their effectiveness in treating mood disorders, especially major depressive disorder (MDD). Because both therapies use electric pulses to activate the…

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How the Brain Changes During Depression Treatment

Depression is a mood disorder that affects one’s thought patterns, mood, and behavior. Common symptoms of depression include strong feelings of sadness and a loss of interest in activities that someone used to enjoy.(1) There are different approaches to treating depression, and each form of depression therapy affects the brain…

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TMS for Anxious Depression

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health illnesses in the US and they can oftentimes co-occur. Nearly one-half of people who are diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.(1) When someone has been diagnosed with depression and also experiences symptoms of anxiety, referred…

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