The Difference Between Depression and Major Depressive Disorder
It is common to hear people say they are depressed or going through the blues when they are experiencing a rough patch in life. However, they bounce back and move on with life when the [...]
What is Treatment-Resistant Depression?
When major depressive disorder (MDD) fails to respond to at least two rounds of traditional and first-line therapeutic options, it becomes treatment-resistant depression (TRD). MDD is a psychological condition characterized by a lack of interest [...]
TMS for Depression: How Long Do the Results Last?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive magnetic therapy used to treat depression. This technique applies the use of magnetic pulses delivered repeatedly from magnetic fields to influence the stimulation of neuronal cells in the brain. The United States Food and Drug [...]
How Does TMS Therapy Work?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive therapy that uses a magnetic coil to modify the electrical activity of your brain. TMS therapy has been successfully used to treat a wide range of mental health [...]
The Link Between Depression and Addiction
Depression is a severe mood disorder that causes sadness, low energy, and trouble looking forward to happiness or pleasure. Some people with depression feel mostly anxious, irritable, empty, or guilty, while others feel primarily sad. [...]
New Year’s Resolutions for Managing Depression
A recent New Year's resolutions study found that about 40% of Americans set up resolutions, but less than half are still going strong after six months. We all want to make changes in our lives [...]