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
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
Augmentation Strategies for Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Treat Major Depressive Disorder
Many people with depression will eventually find out that their symptoms are resistant to treatment. In these cases, many interventions that typically yield positive results for sufferers of depression, including
Remission in Depression
For patients battling depression, it is very crucial that remission be reached. Remission in depression can be difficult to attain, however, and it is made more challenging by the incongruencies
Morning People May Be at Lower Risk of Depression Than Night Owls
If you have been wondering if your night owl lifestyle has been negatively impacting your mental health, according to a recent study, the answer may be yes. Morning people are
How Effective Are Antidepressants?
Antidepressant use is on the increase. According to a report released by the National Center for Health Statistics, the rate of antidepressant use in this country among teens and adults
Does Botox for Depression Work?
What Is Botox? Botox is a substance created from botulinum toxin A, which temporarily paralyzes muscles. There are other brands, such as Dysport and Xeomin, but the name Botox has