In a world where depression is more frequently treated with prescription medication, TMS therapy stands out. That is because this non-invasive, painless procedure can help to treat even the most resistant of depression cases without creating long-term side effects like some medications can. However, some people may wonder what the long-term side effects [...]
Millions of people throughout the world experience depression on a daily basis. From the inability to get out of bed in the morning to overeating throughout the day to cancelling plans with others, depression often significantly interferes in a person’s life. So when the possibility presents itself to gain some relief from the [...]
Older adults are often portrayed as living their retirement years happily, filling their days traveling and spending time with grandchildren. However, life can lose excitement for an older adult living with depression. An older adult might develop depression for several reasons, ranging from isolation to illness. Whatever the case, if you or someone you [...]
People who have loved ones with memory loss conditions are acutely aware of just how painful these conditions can be. Not only is it difficult for them to watch, but it is just as difficult to experience first-hand. Conditions that cause memory loss impact both the individual and those around them in ways [...]
Many people have a least some knowledge of Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects approximately one million Americans. Parkinson’s symptoms are complex and have a severe impact on quality of life. Fortunately advances in research have found treatments, such as TMS for Parkinson’s, that can reduce symptoms and improve the overall [...]
Depression is a serious mental health disorder that affects 17.3 million adults in the United States. However, women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with a major depressive disorder as men. When considering your treatment options for depression you may wonder -- does TMS affect men and women differently? What [...]
Bipolar disorder can crop up in a variety of ways. There are as many bipolar disorder experiences as there are bipolar people, and these encounters range from wonderful and exciting to perplexing, disappointing, and devastating. For example, your partner might have bipolar disorder if they had debilitating periods of sadness followed by high [...]
Each one of us has a sexual orientation and a particular gender we like to identify ourselves with. Our sexual orientation is who we want to get romantically or physically involved with, while our gender identity is what we perceive ourselves as - whether it is a male, female, both, or neither of them. [...]
Depression and Bipolar disorder are two mental health conditions often confused with each other due to certain similarities in the nature and phases of both. There are mixed views about the two disorders, as some sources claim Bipolar disorder just to be a type of Depression, while others think they are two completely different [...]
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders and a leading cause of disability worldwide. It is estimated to affect 17.3 million American adults with at least one major episode in life(2019). This mood disorder is characterized by recurrent states of low mood and aversion to social engagement or activities. It [...]
