Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) remains a significant issue for many people and TRD research on a large population can help build scientific understanding that can lead to more effective treatment. A
Does switching between high-frequency rTMS and theta burst TMS improve depression outcomes?
Neuromodulation techniques including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) have emerged in recent decades as useful additional tools to improve the lives of people with treatment resistant Depression. In particular, two forms
Accelerated TMS Protocol Research: An Update
The availability of an accelerated TMS protocol has the potential to achieve therapeutic outcomes of TMS in a shorter time. This could be particularly useful by making the benefits of
BDNF: A Key Transducer of the Effects of Antidepressants, Ketamine and TMS
What is BDNF Protein? BDNF stands for brain-derived neurotrophic factor and is a protein that is widely expressed in the central nervous system (CNS) and acts as a growth factor
A Recent Study on the Effectiveness of TMS for Major Depression
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique which has demonstrated antidepressant properties via innovative mechanisms, without the side effects of antidepressant medications or ECT. In the interest
What is the Serotonin Theory of Depression?
Investigating the catalysts of and biological mechanisms behind major depressive disorder (MDD) has proven an ongoing challenge for scientists and clinicians for decades. As various theories have gained and lost
Who Takes Antidepressants? Trends in Antidepressant Use
Who takes antidepressants and is the use of antidepressants in the United States increasing, decreasing, or staying about the same? What about when we look at specific groups of people–who
Failure to Respond After Reinstating Antidepressant Medication
For patients recovering from severe Depression, anxiety, or other serious conditions affecting their mental health, prescription medication can be a crucial tool for managing the most debilitating symptoms that accompany
St John’s Wort for Major Depression: Concerns About St. John’s Wort Interactions with Antidepressants
If you are curious about the effectiveness of St. John’s wort for major depression, you also need to be aware of St. John’s wort interactions with antidepressants. While considering the
Hormonal Treatments for Major Depressive Disorder
Hormonal treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a growing area of research. MDD is characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest along with other symptoms