While psychedelic agents like psilocybin have a history of recreational use, studies about how psilocybin helps depression are on the rise. Researchers are eager to understand how psychoactive mushrooms and
When to Go to Therapy: The Signs You Should Notice
Therapy has become more and more normalized in current times. With mental health awareness being such an important topic, more individuals are choosing to go to therapy. A common misconception
Accelerated TMS: What Is It?
What is accelerated TMS, and how does it work? How is it different from standard, non-accelerated TMS? TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, is a pharmaceutical-free depression treatment. Using magnetic pulses
TMS for Depression: Managing Poor or Late Response
While TMS is one of the most effective treatments for those with major depressive disorder (MDD), the treatment is not a guaranteed cure for the condition. There are many patients
rTMS Treatment for Trichotillomania
Psychiatric conditions can be very complex and difficult to treat. Many of the standard treatment procedures do not work on every patient, forcing them to turn to other methods of
What is a Telehealth Visit?
In the era of social distancing, more people in need of medical care are asking the question, “What is a Telehealth Visit?” For decades, the act of making and traveling
Clinical Outcomes from Largest Registry of Patients with MDD Treated with TMS
Despite recognition as one of the most effective ways to treat depression next to medication, very few people outside of the medical sphere know transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a
Best Methods for Giving Advice to a Friend
Giving advice to a friend can be a difficult and complicated task. Whether this is a long-term friend or someone you are just getting to know, reaching this level of
Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Of the 10-15% of the population diagnosed with depression, between 10%-30% exhibit treatment-resistant symptoms, though some researchers believe this number could be as high as 50%. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation has
The History of Antidepressants
The history of antidepressants began by accident. In the 1950s, chemists were tasked to find a cure for tuberculosis and took to experimenting with excess rocket fuel left over from