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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
7 Great Exercises to Ease Depression
If you or a loved one is struggling with depression, you’ve probably heard that exercise helps. The good news is, it does. However, before you shove yourself or a family member off to the gym or go off running, it’s also important to keep in mind that exercise can also be a bad thing. In […]
