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
Coping with Holiday Anxiety
If you find yourself getting stressed out during the holiday season, you may be dealing with holiday anxiety. While everyone can feel a little “holiday blues” now and again, the
TMS Treatment for Depression and Comorbid Chronic Pain
Many who experience major depressive disorder experience a variety of other conditions, including chronic pain. Thus, many medical scientists are interested in discovering the ways chronic pain and depression are
TMS for Depression and Comorbid Psychiatric Conditions
For many, depression and comorbid psychiatric conditions go hand in hand. According to Joseph Kaizer in a review paper titled “Approaches to Use of rTMS for treatment of MDD with
SNRIs: A Pharmacological Comparison
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are a family of antidepressant medications that affect the brain’s neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine. For those with depression and anxiety, these medications can help with these
Depression in New York City
The Big Apple has gone through a lot in the last few decades, so it doesn’t surprise most to learn that there is a significant number of citizens with depression
Are Probiotics Ready for Practice?
Are probiotics ready for practice? That is the question many scientists are asking in the search for treatments for depression. Adequately alleviating symptoms of depression or anxiety is not always
Efficacy of TMS With a Shorter Inter-Train Interval
While TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) is an effective treatment for those with depression, it is not as well-known a treatment as it should be. One reason few know about such
Is TMS an Alternative Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease?
Those who suffer from Parkinson’s Disease (PD) are in need of effective treatment for their physical and mental health. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for this illness, and