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Many people suffering from major depressive disorder consider trying transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy, due to unpleasant side effects experienced…

STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE ASIAN, ASIAN AMERICAN, AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY At Achieve TMS East, we stand in solidarity with…

At Achieve TMS East, we believe that our diversity and inclusion is what makes us stronger and better healthcare providers.…

The brain is an integrated control center compiled of 86 billion neurons. When these neurons are out of sync with…

A blog by Marjorie Pierce, LICSW and the Director of Operations for Achieve TMS East. She has her MBA with…

“Antidepressant medications and psychotherapy are the first-line treatments for depression, which the CDC estimates one out of every six adults…

Relationships can be a serious boon when struggling with depression. Friends, family members, and loving partners can be essential to…

One would think that an illness that affects 17.3 million people and is closely correlated with suicidal ideation, drug use…

When transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) technology was first developed in 1985, its effectiveness and reach into the brain was limited.…

When someone is diagnosed with major depressive disorder, they are struggling with a mental health issue that sets itself apart…

Roughly 16 million American adults are estimated to have major depressive disorder, and far more are estimated to experience a…

The fear that you won’t be able to function while depressed is not unfounded. Loss of productivity is a common…

An approximated 7.1 percent of American adults struggle with symptoms of depression, a mental health condition that can be physically…

It’s quite tough to deal with depression. Regardless of when you first began feeling depressed, and regardless of how the…

Depression – It’s more than just being sad By, Jennifer Boisture, MD “I’m depressed.” Not surprisingly, as a psychiatrist, I…

Pets and humans have spent several millennia together, and there’s plenty of evidence that we’ve domesticated animals long before we…

First line treatment for depression involves talk therapy and antidepressant medication. Millions of Americans who struggle with depressive symptoms are…

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a treatment option for patients with major depressive disorder and other mental health conditions. While still…

The first line treatment for major depressive disorder includes the use of antidepressants and talk therapy, typically making use of…

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a treatment method for depression developed to help patients who do not respond to first line…

An estimated 16.1 million adults in the US struggle with depression, while an estimated 322 million people across the world…

In modern day psychiatry, there is a treatment method for depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder that relies on magnets. One might…

When a person is depressed, they experience a set of symptoms that affect the way they think, feel, and act.…

BrainsWay’s deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) device was approved for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) by the FDA in…

When the average person thinks of depression, it’s likely that they’re thinking of sudden bursts of sadness, thoughts of worthlessness,…

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) involves the use of magnetic waves, employing them in the treatment of various mental health conditions,…

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) was first cleared for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) by the FDA in 2018,…

Depression is a consuming illness, causing grief for people across the country – not just patients, but affected families and…

Most mental health disorders are not quite like they’re depicted in television, and they’re nowhere near as obvious as the…

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy was first introduced in 1985 and was based on principles established over a century prior…

If you have been recently diagnosed with depression it is easy to think that this might feel like the end…

In the treatment of major depressive disorder, medication is often considered the first line of offense. While there are different…

There is more to dealing with depression than the sadness. Depression is a disorder that promotes isolation, one that often…

“I’m sure I’ll feel better once the warm weather comes.”  As a psychiatrist, I hear this a lot from my…

Depression is not ostentatious – it’s a silent killer, and many who struggle with it do so silently, and often…

Major depressive disorder is a condition that affects roughly 6.7 percent of American adults, with an estimated 16.2 million individuals…

There is a famous idiom which rings true not only in philosophy, but even in science: life is a journey,…

Major depressive disorder creeps up on people, leaving them feeling tired, unmotivated, sad, and irritable. At first, these are all…

An estimated 6.7 percent of the American population over the age of 18 has struggled with with major depressive disorder,…

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a complex and destructive mental condition centered around repeated and unavoidable encounters with anxiety-inducing obsessions, followed by…

The urge to procrastinate is very powerful while depressed. For one reason or another, depression is known to sap a…

Seeking help when struggling with mental health problems can be an overwhelming challenge. Unclear rules and miscommunication surrounding insurance coverage…

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been steadily growing in popularity, ever since becoming a viable and approved option for treatment-resistant…

It is currently estimated that about 2.3 percent of the American adult population struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder. However, despite that…

It takes a lot to drive a person to the edge of suicide, but you are not alone. In times…

Mood disorders have affected an estimated 9.7 percent of US adults in the past year, with most individuals receiving a…

We’re taught and incentivized to deal with our own issues and problems, and an important part of learning to become…

Mood disorders, or depressive disorders, plague at least 6.7 percent of the US adult population, and many more individuals who…

Depression can affect people at all ages, including infants, and currently plagues roughly 16.2 million adults in the United States…

More than a set system of symptoms, depression is a complex illness that can be debilitating and difficult to live…

Even though we have collectively made great progress in better understanding and bringing awareness to the mental health issues that…

The impact that a person’s diet can have on their health is tremendous. Knowing what to eat and how much…

When most people think about depression, it’s likely that they are only imagining a single diagnosis. But it’s often much…

One thing that is not stressed often enough is the importance of maintaining a healthy state of mind regardless of…

Is it depression? Or is it something else? While only a doctor can give a definitive answer, it helps to…

Although it is an invisible beast, depression can deeply affect the people who love and care for those who have…

A recent press release through NPR has stated that the Food and Drug Administration will approve esketamine as a treatment…

In many cases, depression is something a person is likely to be struggling with for years to come. Depression can…

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a very broad disorder often affiliated with anxiety disorders, and an unfortunately common one. Roughly 1 in…

The concepts of self-help and open conversations surrounding mental illness have massively grown in popularity in recent years. Among a…

Depression is a debilitating condition. It can take many different forms, but they all share the same ruleset: no matter…

If a case of depression does not go into remission by itself within a month, research indicates that, without treatment,…

High-functioning depression is a form of depression that occurs in the combination of certain personalities as well as symptoms. While…

One of the characteristics of depression is a struggle with staying motivated to do anything. Many people with depression struggle…

The short answer is yes. In all likelihood, your drinking – no matter or big or small it might be…

When someone is diagnosed with major depressive disorder, there’s usually a 60 percent chance that their condition developed due to…

Suicide can be a very frightening topic to broach, and it’s not something anyone wants to discuss lightly. This is…

Anxiety and depression, unfortunately, often go hand in hand. Comorbidity between these two disorders is incredibly high, with as much…

Seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder, is marked by decreased mood and feelings of sadness specifically around certain periods of…

Taking your own life is not a split-second decision. While we’ve heard frequently that someone can appear cheerful one morning…

We’ve grown slightly more comfortable in regard to discussing certain matters of pain and discomfort with those around us. When…

One of the harder things to fight back against in depression is the overwhelming apathy, the feeling that nothing matters.…

When most people think depression treatment, they think therapy and pills. In most cases, these two options represent the first…

Many forms of depression are managed through a variety of different techniques. It’s usually not enough to rely on medication…

As severe as it can be at times, depression is not always easy to spot. Some people manage to go…

Depression is a difficult topic to broach, even among family and friends. Regardless of what your experiences might be with…

Even if the majority of us don’t set New Year’s Resolutions or expect not to reach them, goal-setting is essential…

It can be exhausting to fight depression. But the mistake most make is that they try to do it alone.…

Depression affects a record-breaking 16.2 million US adults, and as many have suggested, depression isn’t only on the rise, but…

Roughly four percent of the US population has contemplated suicide in 2015, and suicide rates have been increasing significantly in…

Depression is an insidious disease, and it’s very possible for someone to struggle with depression and not show it. One…

Depression is a lonely disorder, even when the person struggling with depression ostensibly isn’t alone. It’s difficult to accurately and…

We’re well on our way to eradicating measles, polio, the Guinea worm, mumps, rubella, and river blindness. Despite being one…

You might feel sad. Really sad, in fact. Lately, you might feel like you’ve only been feeling sad, and the…

It’s common knowledge that when you’re depressed, you get prescribed antidepressants. Some lament that too many psychiatrists get trigger-happy with…

Depression is a terrible disease, but few people see that. When people think of diseases, they think of blood, or…

Antidepressants are somewhat of a mystery to many people, and it’s difficult for some to process whether they’re a good…

Suicide is a complex medical and social problem and takes a staggering toll on US public health claiming the lives…