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 love […]
While many people are familiar with the risk of postpartum depression after giving birth, you can also experience it during pregnancy. This form of depression is called antepartum depression, affecting nearly one in eight pregnant mothers. Pregnancy can be an exciting time for expectant mothers. However, it may also cause stress, which can worsen symptoms
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 that can
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 quality of
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 is Transcranial Magnetic
Treatment for mental health disorders can come with a whole host of unwanted side effects. Some treatments aren’t effective and some may make symptoms worse. Often, before beginning a TMS treatment, some patients with anxiety are worried that the therapy will be ineffective or wonder, “can TMS make anxiety worse?” However, when a patient is
