Depression and anxiety are both mental health conditions, but they are not interchangeable. To better understand the differences and similarities between depression and anxiety, let’s take a closer look at both conditions. What Is Depression? Depression, also referred to as major depressive disorder or clinical depression, impacts how a person acts, thinks and feels. It…
Seeking professional help for mental wellness is crucial for individuals dealing with depression and other mental health disorders. Yet most people ignore mental wellness – despite the fact that doing so may result in physical, emotional, and psychological problems. Research indicates that approximately one in five U.S. adults deals with a mental health disorder annually,…
In TMS research and clinical treatment, the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex (DLPFC) is the equivalent of a “laboratory mouse” as it is everyone’s target region to stimulate. But why? Is there a good reason to use TMS over DLPFC to improve symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Headaches, Cognitive Impairments, and Autism just to mention a…
May marks the 70th annual Mental Health Awareness Month. As part of this month-long initiative to educate people about mental health, Achieve TMS is here to provide depression resources and tools to help individuals find the best ways to treat mental health conditions. Now, let’s take a look at three things you need to know…
Nearly 800,000 people die by suicide annually, according to the World Health Organization. People who can identify the signs of suicide, however, are better equipped than others to stop suicide before it happens. To better understand the signs of suicide, let’s take a look at suicide, its risk factors and how to help loved ones…
Approximately five years ago, I was chatting with the folks at one of the TMS device companies and asked them what the standard advice was for patient activity during the TMS stimulation sessions. Their response was that, as the manufacturer, they didn’t specify, and the FDA label didn’t specify either. The only thing the company…
Last month, TMS Clinicians and Scientists gathered in Vancouver, BC, Canada for the Clinical TMS Society Meeting followed by the International Brain Stimulation Conference. Though the attendance at the Clinical TMS Society was mostly clinicians and the Brain Stimulation Conference mostly researchers, I chose to attend both meetings. As a clinical researcher, there was much…
Depression is a complicated phenomenon. Researchers estimate that Major Depressive Disorder will be the leading cause of illness in developed countries by the year 2030. There are many factors involved in depression, including neurotransmitters (brain chemicals), hormones, gut health, nutrients, and sleep. That is why an integrative approach to depression therapy is best. While there…
We’ve all felt it – we get stuck in a funk sometimes and need to pull ourselves out. However, for people with depression, it can feel like a gargantuan task to try and get going again. Well-meaning friends, family, and co-workers who don’t understand depression may say unhelpful things like, “Just snap out of it!”…
Depression is a horrible paradox. When you’re feeling down, it may seem like all you can do is watch TV or lie in bed.. Feeling low and unmotivated makes it difficult to do the things needed to help facilitate recovery, such as eating well, exercising and seeking connection with others. If you are experiencing low…