August 7, 2023
TMS, meaning Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is a noninvasive form of therapy used to treat a range of mental health conditions, notably depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and borderline personality disorder (BPD). The FDA has approved the marketing of TMS for the treatment of major depressive disorder…
July 31, 2023
Whether due to pressure from work or a difficult life situation, sometimes we can feel stuck in a routine that’s not good for our mental health. The new experiences offered by travel can be a great way to break a negative pattern or find some relief from the triggers of…
July 24, 2023
Depression can affect anyone, at any time, but for some of us, a low mood with depressive symptoms tends to coincide with specific times of the year. This is related to what is known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a condition that affects, on average, 5% of the US population…
July 17, 2023
Transmagnetic stimulation therapy (TMS) is an FDA approved treatment option for depression and other mental health disorders. Recent studies consistently show TMS to be an effective treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), borderline personality disorder, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as other phenomena such…
June 26, 2023
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…
June 19, 2023
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…
June 12, 2023
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is gaining popularity as a treatment for depression and related mental health conditions. As with any medical treatment that interacts with the brain, you might be wondering: “Can TMS change your personality?” Below we address concerns about TMS and whether it affects a patient’s personality.…
June 5, 2023
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…
May 15, 2023
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that often manifests with repeating, ritualistic behaviors that the patient feels compelled to perform in order to manage intrusive thoughts. Like many other mental health disorders, it is not easy to say precisely what OCD is caused by; there are a range of…
May 8, 2023
Antidepressants are a type of medicine to treat depression or prevent it from reoccurring, as well as help treat other conditions by affecting neurotransmitters – chemicals in the brain – in the brain. Antidepressants are sorted into “classes” based on which neurotransmitters they affect.Drugs used to treat depression include the…
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