Learning how to support someone receiving treatment for mental health conditions can make a world of difference for your loved one. Whether someone you know is facing a crisis or
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
When to Go to Therapy: The Signs You Should Notice
Therapy has become more and more normalized in current times. With mental health awareness being such an important topic, more individuals are choosing to go to therapy. A common misconception
Accelerated TMS Protocols: Patient-Centric and Effective
TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, is a pharmaceutical-free Depression treatment. Using magnetic pulses to activate specific areas of your brain where low activity causes Depression, TMS stimulates the brain in
rTMS Treatment for Trichotillomania
Psychiatric conditions can be very complex and difficult to treat. Many of the standard treatment procedures do not work on every patient, forcing them to turn to other methods of
What is a Telehealth Visit?
In the era of social distancing, more people in need of medical care are asking the question, “What is a Telehealth Visit?” For decades, the act of making and traveling
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