Depression
Coexisting Conditions: A Guide to Understanding ADHD and Depression
/0 Comments/in DepressionDepression and attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) are two common conditions that can sometimes co-exist in an individual. Doctors sometimes call these comorbid disorders, meaning they can exist at the same time. Depression is nearly three times more prevalent among adults with ADHD. ADHD has also been linked to anxiety disorders. To better understand the link […]
Supporting a Loved One With Depression
/0 Comments/in DepressionIf you have a loved one who is struggling with depression, you are not alone. According to the most recent estimates from the National Institute of Mental Health, over 7 percent of all U.S. adults experienced an episode of major depression in 2019. Healthline estimates that 16.2 million adults in the U.S. have one depressive episode in any given […]
How to Manage Seasonal Depression
/0 Comments/in DepressionIs your mood affected by the weather? Do you dread the dark winter months? Well, you may be one of the millions of Americans that suffer from seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder. Year after year, a significant reduction in sunlight coincides with many people feeling emotionally drained and even depressed. It’s not fun to […]
COVID and the Toll It’s Taking On Our Mental Health
/0 Comments/in Anxiety, Depression, Stress, TMS TherapyAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to loom over the world, there’s another pandemic lurking beneath the surface—our worsening mental health. Poor mental health is one of the under-recognized effects of COVID-19. Health professionals and government officials have to prioritize community physical health during this difficult time. People who are suffering from declining mental health often […]
How to Decide Which Treatment for Depression is Right for You
/0 Comments/in Depression, TMS TherapyWhat do you get when you mix social isolation with uncertainty and high levels of stress? If you guessed increased depression and anxiety, then you’d be right! This recent coronavirus pandemic has tripled depression rates in the US. If you’re feeling alone, sad, and unmotivated, then you’re far from alone! These symptoms are not unusual […]
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation vs. Antidepressant Medications
/0 Comments/in Depression, TMS TherapyMany people struggling with depression will benefit from traditional treatment methods including antidepressant medications and talk therapy. There is a chance that depression will resist these traditional methods of treatment. When patients find themselves struggling with treatment-resistant depression, it’s time to look at available treatment options. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation might be what they need to […]
The Importance of Exercise and Mental Health
/0 Comments/in Depression, TMS TherapyIndividuals who exercise (specifically aerobic exercise) have 43.2% fewer poor mental health days than those who don’t exercise at all. When the mind and body are in sync, thanks to a more active lifestyle, they notice several distinctions in their mental health as well as their overall wellbeing. So, what exactly does a more holistic […]
Understanding the Link Between the DLPFC and Major Depressive Disorder
/0 Comments/in Depression, TMS TherapyStudies show that more than half of patients with depression do not fully recover on antidepressant medication. And one-third of those that do recover will experience remission. It can be a grueling cycle of relief and despair for those seeking help. But new research and nontraditional treatments are giving depression patients fresh hope. Research shows […]
Does depression affect blood pressure?
/0 Comments/in DepressionWhen it comes to our physical wellness, there is no doubt that each of our bodily systems is interconnected and interdependent. No individual system in our bodies functions in isolation. Our cardiovascular system depends on our respiratory system (and vice versa), our neurological function relies on precise chemical balances and spinal alignment to function at […]