For many, strokes and depression go hand in hand, so you may be wondering how to treat post-stroke depression. According to Psychiatry Advisor, stroke is not only one of the
Sedation: A Common Side Effect of Antidepressants
There are many forms of treatment that individuals can use in order to treat depression, as well as other mental illnesses. Antidepressants are a common method of treatment. However, as
How Psilocybin Helps Depression
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
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
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
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