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
Antidepressants and Weight Gain
If your doctor has recommended that you take antidepressants, chances are that you’ve wondered about the side effects, such as if there’s a relationship between antidepressants and weight gain. Although
Esketamine Nasal Spray Spravato for Treatment Resistant Depression
In addition to TMS, the team at Mid City TMS is excited to be able to now offering for over a year now Spravato for treatment resistant depression. To be
How Psychiatrists Use Depression Rating Scales
Psychiatrists sometimes use rating scales as one way to assess the nature and severity of a patients’ symptoms and monitor their clinical progress. Depression rating scales are standardized instruments that
Does Light Therapy for Depression Actually Work?
Is light therapy for depression an effective treatment? Light therapy has been proven to be a treatment option for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), one type of depression. But how does
The Durability of Response After TMS: Achieving Long Term Depression Remission
Studies have shown that 76% of patients who have some symptoms which persist after receiving treatment for depression will have a full relapse of depression within 15 months. However, when
The Truth Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements for Depression
Many people seek alternatives to antidepressant medication when seeking depression treatment. Antidepressant medication can include numerous side effects, such as weight gain, sleep problems, gastrointestinal distress, and decrease in libido