With more than 300 million people affected, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It affects people of all ages and is caused by a complex interaction of social, psychological, and biological factors. Representing the cutting of edge of medical technology, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an effective, non-invasive, FDA approved treatment for depression…
The National Institute for Mental Health estimates that over 16 million American adults struggle with one or more major depressive episodes in a year. That number has been rising rapidly across age groups in the past decade. Identified as major depressive disorder, this condition involves a feeling of profound and often unexplained sadness, for more…
By Jeannine Clark Director of Community Education/San Diego I read somewhere that a person only really needs three ingredients for happiness: something to do, something (or someone) to love and something to hope for. This has stuck with me for many years – so long, in fact, that I can’t even credit the author.…
Roughly 16 million Americans struggle with major depressive disorder. More than a rare illness or just a temporary fit of sadness, depression exists on a large and growing scale. As the stigma surrounding mental illness slowly decreases, the hope is that more Americans will seek treatment for this devastating illness. But most people do not…
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a type of treatment used to help people struggling with major depressive disorder. By stimulating the brain, TMS alleviates depressive symptoms. Unique in its use of magnetic fields to stimulate blood flow and affect change in the brain’s mood center, the history of TMS can be traced back to earlier forms…
Neuromodulation is an overarching term that describes a way of altering activity of the nervous system. This change in function can come via an electrical signal or a chemical agent, with the intent of normalizing brain activity. Many psychological disorders are a result of the brain functioning at either too high or too low of…
If you are suffering from depression, TMS treatments can help you alleviate those feelings of helplessness and despair. With the use of magnetic fields to energize and stimulate neurons in your brain, dTMS treatment lessens the symptoms that come with depression. This method of brain stimulation is localized and painless, with no adverse side effects.…
Navigating insurance coverage can be confusing and overwhelming. When you are dealing with depression, coordinating treatment with your insurance provider is probably the last thing you want to think about. We are here to help. When it comes to your mental health, it is vital to know exactly how your health insurance policy works and…
This month, San Diego Woman the Magazine features our medical director, Dr. Shashita Inamdar, in its ‘Inspirational Women’ issue. This issue pays homage to women who have forged a path and overcome obstacles to accomplish things that they never dreamed to be possible. Dr. Inamdar, the medical director at Achieve TMS, is one of these…
I’m in my junior year of the undergraduate program at Point Loma Nazarene University. I have just switched majors from Biology to Psychology, and am excited to begin a new journey. My Abnormal Psychology professor introduces a new chapter of our book titled, “Mood Disorders”. I am instantly curious about a disorder known as Major…