Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation or TMS is a non-invasive electronic stimulation of the brain using magnetic impulses. The treatment, which was approved by the FDA for depression in 2008, works by changing neuron activity in the brain with the intent of improving mood regulation. If you or a loved one have been recommended to TMS, you’re […]
How to Help a Xanax Addict
If your loved one is struggling with Xanax, either from a prescription or purchased illegally, it can be heartbreaking. Xanax, the most popular brand name of Alprazolam is a medical drug used to help people deal with stress, anxiety, and panic. It’s also highly addictive – meaning that even people who use it a few […]
How to Deal with Intrusive Thoughts
Over 6 million Americans experience the phenomenon known as intrusive thoughts. These may be violent, sexual, or weird but are often recurring, unwanted, and difficult to manage. For millions of us, these thoughts can interrupt what we’re doing, causing embarrassment, anxiety, anger, or even thoughts of suicide. Dealing with those thoughts can be intensely difficult, […]
Gender Dysphoria and Mental Health
For an estimated 1 in 100 people, gender assigned at birth doesn’t match with the gender that they are. This phenomenon, known as gender dysphoria, is extremely common and can result in extreme physical and mental health repercussions including anxiety, low self-esteem, and feelings of wrongness or revulsion when looking at themselves or their body. […]
