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6 Signs You're Dealing With Depression and Not Sadness
Friends and family are telling you to get out of your funk and cheer up, but you’re finding it’s not that easy. Here’s a look at some signs that your “funk” is more serious than a bout of sadness and might be depression.
May 6th, 2025

OCD Management: How TMS Helps You Progress Faster
You’re tired of living in a world where your obsessive-compulsive disorder constantly has the upper hand. Here, we look at how we can accelerate your progress in OCD management with transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Mar 14th, 2025
When the Holidays Are Hard: 5 Tips to Help You Through

When the Holidays Are Hard: 5 Tips to Help You Through
Did you know that nearly nine out of 10 Americans find the holidays stressful? This is especially true if you throw depression or anxiety into the mix. Here are some great strategies that can turn your holiday blues into holiday cheer.
Dec 1st, 2024
Botox's Surprising Role in Mental Health

Botox's Surprising Role in Mental Health
Most of us know Botox® as a cosmetic tool that can turn your frown upside down by getting rid of frown lines. It turns out that this treatment may go much further than skin deep and help improve your mental health.
Sep 19th, 2024
Here's How a Psychiatrist Can Help with Chronic Pain

Here's How a Psychiatrist Can Help with Chronic Pain
You wake each morning wondering just how much your chronic pain is going to affect your day, and you’re tired of living this way. It might be time to tackle the issue from a mental health perspective.
Jun 18th, 2024
Don't Let OCD Control Your Life

Don't Let OCD Control Your Life
Whether moderate or severe, your OCD tends to take center stage in your life, and you just want your control back. The good news is that there are solutions that can help you break free from your OCD.
May 16th, 2024

Working Through Trauma and PTSD
It's not common to get through life without witnessing or experiencing some trauma. For many, these experiences linger and have an impact on their mental health. Please know we can help you move on.
Jan 19th, 2024
Do I have OCD or Am I Just Overly Cautious?

Do I have OCD or Am I Just Overly Cautious?
You get into bed and you’re worried that you left the stove on, so you get up to check. Doing this once is simply precaution. Getting up throughout the night, however, might spell obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Sep 1st, 2023
I'm Feeling Sad — Do I Have Depression?

I'm Feeling Sad — Do I Have Depression?
Most of us feel sad throughout our lives — and these episodes of grief can be fleeting or prolonged. But when does this sadness cross over into depression? Let’s take a look at this common mood disorder.
Aug 1st, 2023
What to Do When a Loved One Is Engaging in Risky Behavior

What to Do When a Loved One Is Engaging in Risky Behavior
Your loved one used to be more cautious, but you watch helplessly as they act more impulsively and recklessly, even putting themselves, and others, in danger. Here’s what might be driving the new behaviors and how we can help.
Jul 6th, 2023
What Can I Expect During My TMS Treatments?

What Can I Expect During My TMS Treatments?
You’re tired of dealing with a mental health issue that just isn’t responding to treatment, so you’re hoping transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) will hold the key. Here’s what to expect during this noninvasive therapy.
Jun 7th, 2023
When You Should Get Help for Your Anxiety

When You Should Get Help for Your Anxiety
Most everyone frets from time to time, but clinical anxiety is an entirely different matter. Here, we take a look at when anxiety goes far beyond normal fears and worries and when it can benefit from professional help.
May 16th, 2023

How Exercise Can Improve Your Mental Health
We all know how important exercise is for physical health, but did you know that your brain and mental health can also benefit greatly? Here’s a look at the many ways in which exercise supports great mental health.
Apr 4th, 2023
3 Things Most Don't Know About Bipolar Disorder

3 Things Most Don't Know About Bipolar Disorder
When it comes to bipolar disorder, there’s a fair amount of misinformation out there, especially if you consider that the word “bipolar" has become an everyday adjective. Here, we shed some much needed light on this serious issue.
Mar 14th, 2023
Can Botox® Really Treat Depression?

Can Botox® Really Treat Depression?
If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from depression, you want to explore every treatment avenue available to you. Believe it or not, the cosmetic procedure Botox® may be one such avenue.
Feb 17th, 2023
Ketamine Infusions for Suicidal Ideation: What to Expect

Ketamine Infusions for Suicidal Ideation: What to Expect
When you’re having suicidal thoughts, you feel as if there is no other way out. Thanks to ketamine, there is. This treatment works incredibly quickly to reduce suicide ideation and tackle the symptoms of depression.
Jan 10th, 2023
3 Encouraging Facts About PTSD

3 Encouraging Facts About PTSD
When you’re in the throes of post-traumatic stress syndrome, the world may feel uncertain, lonely, and hopeless. We want to provide you with some hope, starting with three encouraging facts about the condition.
Dec 11th, 2022
Is TMS a Good Alternative to Psychiatric Medication?

Is TMS a Good Alternative to Psychiatric Medication?
Psychiatric medications have helped many people improve their mental health, but they’re by no means the only option. If you're resistant to medications, there are alternatives, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy.
Nov 8th, 2022
What You Need to Know About Chronic Pain and Mental Health

What You Need to Know About Chronic Pain and Mental Health
More than one in five adults in the United States reports struggling with chronic pain, placing them at a far greater risk of developing mental health issues. Here’s a look at the connection between pain and mental health.
Oct 11th, 2022
Signs It's Time to Get Help for Bipolar Disorder

Signs It's Time to Get Help for Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder may not be as common as other mental health issues, such as anxiety, but of the 2.8% of the population in the United States who has the condition, 83% are considered severe.
Sep 1st, 2022
Is TMS Effective for Depression?

Is TMS Effective for Depression?
Up to two-thirds of people who are treated for depression with medications may not experience adequate relief with the first medication. Thankfully, there are other solutions for depression, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Aug 7th, 2022
What Most People Don't Understand About OCD

What Most People Don't Understand About OCD
There’s a good deal of misinformation about obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is a complex anxiety disorder that affects between 1% and 2% of the population in the United States. Here’s what you should know.
Jul 1st, 2022
Lesser-Known Symptoms of Depression

Lesser-Known Symptoms of Depression
Overwhelming sadness, that hopeless feeling, waning interest in your life — these are the hallmarks of major depressive disorder, but the mental health issue can lead to other, less talked about, symptoms.
Jun 1st, 2022
You Don't Have to Suffer with PTSD Any Longer

You Don't Have to Suffer with PTSD Any Longer
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be much like a prison as the condition can affect almost every aspect of your life. If you want to break free, there are solutions and we discuss those here.
May 1st, 2022
Help! I Have an Irrational Fear of Germs and Sickness

Help! I Have an Irrational Fear of Germs and Sickness
We’re all a little more mindful of germs these days thanks to the pandemic. When this fear is a phobia that essentially imprisons you, it’s another problem altogether. Here’s a look at germaphobia and how we can help.
Mar 3rd, 2022
Post-Traumatic Growth: Benefits of PTSD Recovery

Post-Traumatic Growth: Benefits of PTSD Recovery
It’s not until you begin to recover from post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) that you realize just how much it affected your life. Getting your life back after PTSD can be a difficult, but incredibly rewarding journey.
Jan 9th, 2022
Mental Health and Chronic Pain: How Are They Linked?

Mental Health and Chronic Pain: How Are They Linked?
The effects of living with chronic pain are almost without limits and often go far beyond the actual pain. As an example, chronic pain often leads to mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression.
Dec 8th, 2021
TMS for Major Depression: What to Expect

TMS for Major Depression: What to Expect
You’ve tried medications and therapy for your depression, with little success. Before you become too discouraged, there is another way through transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS therapy. Here’s how it works.
Nov 10th, 2021
4 Conditions Ketamine Infusions Treat

4 Conditions Ketamine Infusions Treat
Ketamine made headlines when it was approved by the FDA a couple of years ago for treatment-resistant depression. We’re also experiencing success with other mental health issues, as well.
Oct 8th, 2021
Can You Have Anxiety and Depression at the Same Time?

Can You Have Anxiety and Depression at the Same Time?
While anxiety and depression are two very separate diagnoses, the fact is that nearly half of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Here’s a look at a few of the reasons why the two may be connected.
Sep 8th, 2021
When to Consider TMS Therapy for OCD

When to Consider TMS Therapy for OCD
More than two million adults in the United States struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which can overshadow their lives in meaningful ways. To take back control of your life, explore how TMS therapy can help.
Aug 15th, 2021

Which Type of Depression Do I Have?
The word “depression” is a catchall term for several types of the mood disorder, so it’s helpful to better understand what you may be experiencing. Here, we explore the more common forms of depression.
Jul 14th, 2021

4 Ways PTSD Can Impact Your Daily Life
Millions of people experience ongoing psychological distress due to post-traumatic stress disorder, which impacts their lives in very serious ways. Here we explore four of the more common.
Jun 20th, 2021

5 Benefits of Therapy After Sexual Assault
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and we want to do our part to add to this very important conversation. Here, we explore the benefits of therapy after sexual assault so that you can take control of your life again.
Apr 7th, 2021

Postpartum Depression: Can TMS Help?
You wanted a baby, yet, after the birth, you’re not experiencing the joy you anticipated. Know that you’re not alone as one in eight women experiences signs of postpartum depression. Here’s how TMS can help.
Feb 2nd, 2021

Warning Signs You or a Loved One Has OCD
Most of us fixate on something every once in a while, but true obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is something far more serious. Here’s how to spot the warning signs of OCD in yourself or someone close to you.
Jan 1st, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Psychogenic Pain
The role that your brain plays when it comes to pain is extensive since it serves as the hub of your central nervous system. This means that not all pain comes from physical damage and often accompanies mental health issues.
Dec 1st, 2020

Supporting a Loved One With PTSD
The numbers surrounding trauma in both children and adults are high, and it’s likely you or someone you know has been affected. If you have a loved one whose experience led to PTSD, here’s how you can support their journey.
Nov 2nd, 2020

Myths and Facts About Depression
Unfortunately, there remains a fair amount of misinformation when it comes to depression. Here, we sift through the myths and facts to help you better understand this disease so that you can get the care you need.
Oct 1st, 2020

5 Long-Term Effects of Emotional Trauma
Approximately 70% of the population in the United States has experienced trauma, which can have a lasting effect on their physical and mental health. Here are five of the more common consequences of unresolved trauma.
Sep 8th, 2020

Psychiatric Medications Not Helping? Consider TMS Therapy
Treating mental health problems through medications can be tricky — some folks respond while others continue to struggle. If your medications aren’t producing the right results, it may be time for another approach, like TMS therapy.
Aug 12th, 2020

3 Types of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a complex, and often misunderstood, mental illness that affects 4.4% of adults in the United States at some point in their lives. To help you better understand bipolar disorder, we review the three main types here.
Jul 15th, 2020

Signs Your Low Moods Are Actually Symptoms of Depression
Everyone gets sad or upset from time to time, and these feelings can linger, especially when the precipitating event is a serious one, like loss of a loved one. But ongoing issues with low moods that taint every aspect of your life may be depression.
Jun 15th, 2020

Finding Relief from PTSD
Most everyone experiences trauma at some point in their lives, but for some, the experience can leave a lasting impact in the form of post-traumatic stress disorder. Here’s a look at how we can release you from your trauma.
Apr 2nd, 2020

Is OCD Genetic?
When it comes to illnesses of the brain, there’s still much that’s not entirely understood, especially when it comes to causes. In the following, we explore whether there’s a link between genetics and OCD and what other forces may be at play.
Mar 1st, 2020

Understanding Bipolar Disorder
When it comes to bipolar disorder, there’s a lot of misinformation surrounding the mental illness. Here, we’ve pulled together a primer on bipolar disorder to help you better understand this serious condition.
Feb 10th, 2020