If you’re thinking of undergoing TMS treatment, you may be wondering “Can TMS change my personality?” The short answer is no. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) cannot fundamentally change a patient’s
Antidepressants and Weight Gain
If your doctor has recommended that you take antidepressants, chances are that you’ve wondered about the side effects, such as if there’s a relationship between antidepressants and weight gain. Although
Esketamine Nasal Spray Spravato for Treatment Resistant Depression
In addition to TMS, the team at Mid City TMS is excited to be able to now offering for over a year now Spravato for treatment resistant depression. To be
Understanding the Association of Thyroid Dysfunction and Depression
Although they are separate medical conditions, thyroid dysfunction and depression are often linked. Sometimes these two conditions lead to confusion, as depression can sometimes be a symptom of hypothyroidism. Adding
The History of the Clinical TMS Society: TMS NYC and Beyond
Dr. Bryan Bruno, founder of Mid City TMS, is not only active in the TMS NYC community, but he is also a founding member of the international organization Clinical TMS
How Psychiatrists Use Depression Rating Scales
Psychiatrists sometimes use rating scales as one way to assess the nature and severity of a patients’ symptoms and monitor their clinical progress. Depression rating scales are standardized instruments that
Does Light Therapy for Depression Actually Work?
Is light therapy for depression an effective treatment? Light therapy has been proven to be a treatment option for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), one type of depression. But how does
How Are Vitamin D and Depression Connected?
If you or a loved one suffers from depression, you may have researched at some point what kinds of nutrients might be linked with this mental illness, including if there
Serotonin and Dopamine: Getting to Know Your Neurotransmitters
You’ve probably heard that depression is often linked to an imbalance of serotonin and dopamine in the brain. But what are these chemicals and what does this imbalance mean? And,
What’s New with Deep Brain Stimulation Depression Treatment?
In the hopes of finding relief from their depression, many people seek information about deep brain stimulation depression treatment. Deep brain stimulation (DBS), like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), is a