S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM-e) is a compound naturally found in the body that helps produce and regulate hormones and maintain cell membranes. In 1999, a synthetic version of SAM-e became available in
Understanding Emotional Blunting from Antidepressants
Antidepressants have helped millions of people manage their depression so that they can live more fulfilling lives. When taking an antidepressant, it’s important to discuss the medication in detail with
Can Psychedelic Therapy Help Treat Depression?
If you’ve been looking into mental health treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, you may have asked yourself, “Can psychedelic therapy help treat depression?” The short answer is yes, psychedelic
L-methylfolate, Depression, and What You Need to Know
L-methylfolate is commonly prescribed as a supplementary medicine to patients with treatment-resistant depression who are already prescribed SSRIs or SNRIs. But what is L-methylfolate, and what are the outcomes of
The Use of TMS and Benzodiazepines for Depression
Despite over a decade of clinical use of TMS and several decades of research of TMS, there remain some clinical questions that still need to be answered to optimize clinical
Does Medicare Cover TMS?
If you’re 65 years or older and suffer from depression, you may have wondered, “Does Medicare cover TMS?” Medicare does in fact cover transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatments. When treated
Predictive Factors of a Positive TMS Response Rate
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation procedure that helps alleviate depressive symptoms. Patients typically seek TMS after an inadequate response to standard medical treatments for depression like
TMS and Executive Functioning
Did you know that that TMS is not only a highly effective option for treating depression, but that there is a relationship between TMS and executive functioning too? There is
Antidepressants and Sexual Side Effects: What No One Wants to Talk About
Sexual dysfunction is a common side effect of antidepressants and can have significant impact on the person’s quality of life, relationships, mental health, and recovery. Antidepressants can cause several types
Can TMS Change My Personality?
If you’re thinking of undergoing TMS treatment, you may be wondering “Can TMS change my personality?” The short answer is no. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) cannot fundamentally change a patient’s