Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Depression
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 […]
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. […]
What is Depersonalization / Derealization Disorder?
Depersonalization / derealization disorder is marked by persistent feelings that nothing is real, that the self is detached from the body, and that you are an outside observer of yourself. People experiencing episodes can feel like they’re not in control, like they’re living in a dream state, and can even experience visual distortions or fog […]
Knowing and Managing My Mental Health Triggers
If you’ve been to any kind of mental health treatment, triggers are an oft talked about problem. Here, triggers are normally defined as instances which cause physical or mental disruption, kicking off increases in mental health problems. Depending on your mental health problems a trigger could be a person or thing that reminds you of […]
