We’re well on our way to eradicating measles, polio, the Guinea worm, mumps, rubella, and river blindness. Despite being one of the deadliest viruses in human history, antiviral medication and treatment for AIDS has evolved to the point that someone who is diagnosed HIV positive in 2018 and seeks treatment is more likely to die…
You might feel sad. Really sad, in fact. Lately, you might feel like you’ve only been feeling sad, and the days go by without much changing, other than the fact that you seem ever slightly more tired with each passing day, and you’re not sure what’s going on with you. Chances are you’ve heard of…
It’s common knowledge that when you’re depressed, you get prescribed antidepressants. Some lament that too many psychiatrists get trigger-happy with the prescription pad, describing them when they might not work or be necessary. Regardless of where you stand on that topic, the data shows that despite a scare regarding suicidality and SSRIs, today’s antidepressants are…
Depression is a terrible disease, but few people see that. When people think of diseases, they think of blood, or pain. They see gore, the slow progression of a healthy body into obvious visual sickness. Like many other mental health disorders, depression is hard to notice. There are no obvious wounds, no blood until it’s…
Depression is a silent killer and it can come in many different forms. It can manifest in something inconspicuous, but equally dangerous such as an eating disorder. In fact, depression is also linked to anorexia and binge-eating disorder (BED). Especially now that the holidays are fast approaching, people with depression might have trouble dealing with…
Antidepressants are somewhat of a mystery to many people, and it’s difficult for some to process whether they’re a good thing or a bad thing, with conflicting messages on both sides. Headlines and government bodies are writing reports that prescription drugs are addictive and can cause deaths, and antidepressants contain black box warning that a…
NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS,- Achieve TMS East, Massachusett’s leading provider of Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS), is pleased to announce that Brainsway, which manufacturers dTMS technologies for the treatment of brain disorders, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its non-invasive device in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). FDA approval of…
Suicide is a complex medical and social problem and takes a staggering toll on US public health claiming the lives of over 45,000 people annually. The problem is gradually worsening. Suicide rates went up more than 30% in half of the US since 1999. Any intervention attempting to reduce the risk of suicide should be…
By Scott West, M.D. | Jun. 22, 2018 The recent, tragic deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain are a reminder of the battle so many of us are fighting, often silently. Depression doesn’t discriminate, and even celebrities are a part of the 320 million people around the world living with depression. I’ve met many of these individuals in my…
On August 11th, 2014 legendary comedian and movie star Robin Williams took his own life after quietly battling major depression for several decades. His suicide took the world by total surprise for one reason – nobody thought Robin Williams was depressed. He never showed any signs, at least in the public eye. He was universally…
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Safe and Effective Treatment for Depression Nothing spells S U C C E S S like results, so when it comes to finding a treatment for major depression that actually produces positive results the news should be shared far and wide. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an alternative therapy for treating individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD)…
When Medication Is Not an Option As a society people have become conditioned to pop a pill in hopes of a quick cure for whatever ails us. Yes, certain medications and recent advances in medicine have provided amazing healing properties for many maladies worldwide. In the case of treating major depression, however, the jury is…
Helping Mothers Recover from the “Baby Blues” Clinical depression rates among women are double those of men, often explained as the result of hormonal changes women experience starting with puberty. Although hormonal fluctuations are a significant contributing factor to the high rates of depression among women, life circumstances and general life stressors can compound the…
Finding Depression Treatment Near Me Options in Amherst, MA Being saddled with a persistent case of the blues can be life altering. Living with ongoing depression can hobble a person’s life on all fronts, removing the motivation to accomplish even the most routine daily tasks. In the extreme, major depression can sideline an individual from participating in…
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy Cost When it comes to your mental health, getting the treatment and care needed is of paramount importance, and living with persistent depression is no exception. Many who have struggled for years with the debilitating effects of major depressive disorder (MDD) have not found relief from the traditionally prescribed antidepressants and may…
Treatment for Severe Depression Using TMS Therapy First it was the Cymbalta. Oh, how much hope one has when leaving the doctor’s office with a potential lifesaving prescription in hand. After suffering in silence with serious depression, all hopes for relief are pinned to a drug that might just change life for the better. Until…
Depression treatment over the past 50 years is still not meeting the needs of patients. Rates of depression in the U.S. continue on an upward trajectory, with over 15 million Americans suffering from a major depressive episode annually, according to data provided by the National Institute of Mental Health. The hope for a cure for…
You know the drill. Feeling depleted by ongoing, unrelenting symptoms of depression, you schedule an appointment to see a doctor. The doctor then prescribes an antidepressant with or without adjunct psychotherapy. You walk out of the doctor’s office feeling hopeful that the devastating depression symptoms will soon disappear and the quality of your life will…
TMS Depression Treatment Centers Receiving the Best Help With depression impacting the lives of approximately 16 million people each year in the U.S., finding the best depression treatment center that offers hope to those suffering from this serious mental health condition is a top priority. Achieve TMS East is the leader in providing an exciting new alternative…
Many people suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD) consider trying transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy because of the unpleasant side effects they experienced while treated with antidepressant medications. These drugs commonly cause weight gain, irritability, sexual dysfunction, sleep disturbance, nausea, constipation, and fatigue. As if the many side effects weren’t bad enough, antidepressants fail to relieve the…
The difficulties of modern life often are reflected in the high prevalence of mental health disorders, particularly anxiety disorders and major depressive disorders. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) states that an estimated 40 million adults suffer from one of the eight disorders within the anxiety spectrum. In addition, depression impacts approximately 16…
There was a time in the not so recent past when the majority of health insurance plans offered little if any coverage for mental health services. However, with the passing of the federal 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) mental health services and health insurance coverage are now synonymous. The MHPAEA stipulated…
When it comes to dealing with the profoundly debilitating effects of depression, those who suffer from a major depressive disorder (MDD) will likely seek out the most promising top depression treatment centers available. Depression is not only difficult to treat, but in many cases traditional treatment measures simply do not provide any real relief at all.…
One of the most alarming statistics regarding rates of depression is that, while approximately 16 million people in the U.S. suffer with this debilitating mental health disorder, nearly 90% never seek the treatment they need. The effects of a major depressive disorder (MDD) are literally life altering. While suffering from MDD, a once productive individual suddenly is…
Watching a loved one sink deeper and deeper into the dark hole of depression is excruciating. It seems nothing you can say or do will alleviate the emotional pain they are in, no matter how much you want to help them. Day in and day out you feel helpless, walking on eggshells in a feeble…
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Alternative Major Depression Treatment As is happening in many areas of medicine where traditional methods fail to alleviate symptoms, alternative treatments are being embraced now for the treatment of depression. The most promising new treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) is deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS). What is dTMS Treatment? Deep TMS…
TMS Depression Therapy Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious mental health disorder that is characterized by symptoms that include depressed mood, feelings of despair and hopelessness, sleep disturbances, decreased energy, and a change in eating habits that persist for more than two weeks. When depression hits it has the potential to destabilize every aspect…
TMS Effective and Safer than ECT Therapy in Treating Depression ECT therapy was once known as electric shock therapy (ETC). It is the oldest form of psychiatric therapy, having first been utilized in 1938 in Italy to treat various forms of mental illness. Used to treat serious mental health disorders, ECT therapy involves sedating the…
Insurance accepted for Depression Treatment, specifically TMS therapy, has more than doubled in the last few years, a sign that insurance companies must see cost savings in a treatment method for major depressive disorder (MDD) that works more efficiently than the traditional regimen alone. Patients who continually suffer from the debilitating effects of medication-resistant depression may acquire other health conditions as a result, such as a substance abuse disorder or unhealthy weight gain, to name a few. The fact that more and more insurance companies are providing coverage for TMS indicates a cost benefit to the insurer, thus the broadening of benefits.
The following are some of the insurance plans currently working with Achieve TMS East: Aetna, BCBS, BMC, Cigna, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Fallon Health, GIC, Harvard Pilgrim, Masshealth PCC Plan, Medicare, Neighborhood Health Plan, One Care, Tricare, Tufts Health Plan, and United Health Care. If you don’t see your plan listed, please call and ask us about yours today.
*Different people with various diagnoses are helped to differing degrees. Results vary. Official FDA Approval is currently restricted to depression but several other uses are awaiting approval.
