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Groundbreaking Study Demonstrates Advantages of Deep TMS in Treating Major Depressive Disorder

BlogBy Achieve TMS September 16, 2019

BrainsWay deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) therapy provides patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) or treatment resistant depression (TRD) with a powerful treatment option that is more effective than pharmacotherapy alone. Although TMS treatment displays better patient outcomes than traditional antidepressant medications, not all TMS treatments are created equal. In fact, a 2019 study of…

How Athletes Can Combat Depression and Anxiety with TMS

BlogBy Achieve TMS September 9, 2019

Severe depression is a problem that can affect athletes — but effective treatment options are available. With the right approach to severe or treatment-resistant depression, athletes can get the help they need to manage their depression symptoms. Athletes often strive for “perfection,” and it is not uncommon for athletes to experience severe depression, which is…

Understanding the Link Between Chronic Pain and Depression

BlogBy Achieve TMS September 4, 2019

Chronic pain and depression are closely related. While a person may experience either chronic pain or depression at different times in their life, they may also experience chronic pain and depression simulataneously — and this can have far-reaching effects on a person’s health. To better understand the link between chronic pain and depression, let’s consider…

Is Your Brain Washington D.C. or Boston?

BlogBy Achieve TMS August 30, 2019

When the first TMS device (Neurostar) was FDA cleared for major depressive disorder (MDD) in 2008, the FDA label defined the dorsal lateral pre-frontal cortex (DLPFC) target based on a scalp-based targeting strategy. Specifically, the TMS operator would first need to identify where the motor region of the brain was (based on a visible hand…

Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression: Is it Safe to Seek Depression Treatment While Breastfeeding?

BlogBy Achieve TMS August 26, 2019

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a medical condition that sometimes affects mothers after childbirth. Some moms experience postpartum “baby blues” in the initial days following childbirth. This usually lasts anywhere from two days to two weeks. However, if postpartum baby blues persist beyond a few weeks, the end result is PPD. Some research indicates that PPD…

Achieve TMS Patient Testimonial

BlogBy Lisa August 22, 2019

OK! So, it’s been two years, almost to the day, since I walked into my last TMS session and handed my technician Lillian a silly “thinking cap” that I’d knitted for her. The base of the cap was created with rainbow colored yarn, and then I sewed on gray, worm-looking segments, to make the cap…

Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder: How to Handle Summer SAD

BlogBy Achieve TMS August 19, 2019

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also referred to as major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern, is a type of depression that occurs around the same time each year. SAD often begins in fall, when the clocks turn back and the days become shorter. In these instances, people may experience a variety of SAD symptoms, including: Feelings…

Managing Stress and Emotions While Your Spouse Is Away for Work

BlogBy Achieve TMS July 30, 2019

Let’s face it — long-distance relationships can be tricky. If you or your spouse spend extended time away from one another due to work, it may be difficult to maintain a loving relationship. In some instances, you may even struggle with depression, along with various challenges associated with managing stress and emotions while your spouse…

Can Depression Be Hereditary or Is It Solely Environmental?

BlogBy Achieve TMS July 25, 2019

Depression may occur due to hereditary or environmental factors — or both. If you understand the similarities and differences between hereditary depression and environmental depression, you can discover the best way to treat your depression symptoms. What Is Hereditary Depression? Hereditary depression refers to depression that may be linked to genetics. Some scientists believe up…

How Does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Work?

BlogBy Achieve TMS July 22, 2019

How Does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Work? Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a revolutionary depression treatment. It uses magnetic pulses to stimulate neurons that are underactive in people with depression, alleviating depression symptoms. Learn more about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and how it works with our infographic below. Feel free to share the image below on…

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