Living in New York City can be exhilarating, but it can also be incredibly stressful. The hustle and bustle of city life, along with the pressures of work, relationships, and daily challenges, can take a toll on anyone’s mental well-being. It’s no wonder, then, that many New Yorkers struggle with…

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Updated on October 23, 2023 Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects more than 16 million adults in the United States (1). Standard therapies for major depression include antidepressant medications and talk therapy. However, many patients don’t find relief from depressive symptoms with traditional treatments such as pharmaceuticals — this is referred…

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Neurostimulation—a type of therapy that uses electricity to stimulate brain activity—has gained prominence in psychiatry for its potential to treat a range of mental health conditions. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) are two kinds of non-invasive neurostimulation techniques you may see offered as a treatment…

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The field of mental health treatment is always evolving and adopting innovative treatments based on emerging research and evidence. In this article, we will compare two therapies that are gaining in popularity as alternative treatments for depression and other mood disorders:  ketamine and TMS. TMS VS Ketamine: A Side-By-Side Comparison…

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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 natural electro-chemical activity of the brain, they often invite comparison and…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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