TMS as a Treatment for Depression

Depression is a mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, around 280 million people of all ages suffer from depression. In the United States alone, an estimated 14.8 million adults had at least one major depressive episode in 2019.

Understanding The Lesser-Known Signs of Depression

Understanding The Lesser-Known Signs of Depression People with depression deal with several symptoms. While some of them may be easy to recognize, others may not be as obvious. From reduced cognitive functioning to irritability and even weight changes, a person dealing with depression could struggle with several issues that often get brushed off as “irresponsibility.”… Continue reading Understanding The Lesser-Known Signs of Depression

Understanding Depression And The Best Ways To Treat It

Understanding Depression and the Best Ways to Treat It Depression is a medical condition that affects your mood and ability to function, and different people experience it in different ways. It can therefore be classified as a mood disorder associated with feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s day-to-day activities. Data… Continue reading Understanding Depression And The Best Ways To Treat It

Idaho Doctor Talks About TMS Therapy For Depression

Idaho Doctor Talks About TMS Therapy For Depression BOISE, Idaho — A Meridian psychiatrist has begun experimenting with an alternative treatment for depression. The treatment is essentially an “exercise” the brain does until it is healthy again. Conventional treatment for depression is usually one or more types of medication but can vary greatly from person… Continue reading Idaho Doctor Talks About TMS Therapy For Depression

An Interview with Dr David Penner of Pristine Mental Health

(Interviewer questions are in bold) Hey Everyone hope today is finding you well today. My name is Zach Currier and I have the pleasure of being joined by Dr. David Penner. How are you doing today? I’m doing just fine, how are you doing? Good, it’s so good to have you joining us from Olympia,… Continue reading An Interview with Dr David Penner of Pristine Mental Health

Don’t Suffer in Silence

Fighting PTSD & Depression Using TMS Fighting depression and PTSD with drugs isn’t for everyone. There are the side-effects which sometimes compound the problem, as well as marginal results for many. Pharmaceuticals can come with both a financial cost and an emotional one as well. That is why many are turning to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation… Continue reading Don’t Suffer in Silence

My 600 Lb Life’s Brittani Fulfer Fighting Depression With A Beautiful New Family Member

My 600 Lb Life’s Brittani Fulfer Fighting Depression With A Beautiful New Family Member Life is a mixed bag for My 600 Lb Life cast member Brittani Fulfer now, but she’s fighting the good fight with help from a brand-new bundle of joy. Though Brittani’s been battling more than her fair share of issues since her most… Continue reading My 600 Lb Life’s Brittani Fulfer Fighting Depression With A Beautiful New Family Member

New Year’s Resolution: Treat Your Depression

New Year’s Resolution: Treat Your Depression Following New Year’s Day, many people will pursue changes in their life directed toward an improvement in the quality of their lives. Frequently, this includes health and finance. However, an often unrecognized and underappreciated issue is depression. One of the blessings of being in the clinical practice of psychiatry… Continue reading New Year’s Resolution: Treat Your Depression

Neuronetics CEO Chris Thatcher to Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell on October 22 in Honor of National Depression Awareness Month

Leader in neurohealth joined by mental health organizations and patient advocates to spotlight proven depression treatment options MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Neuronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STIM), a commercial stage medical technology company focused on designing, developing and marketing products that improve the quality of life for patients who suffer from psychiatric disorders, announced today it will ring… Continue reading Neuronetics CEO Chris Thatcher to Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell on October 22 in Honor of National Depression Awareness Month

What Is TMS And How Does It Help Depression?

What Is TMS And How Does It Help Depression? As a psychiatrist, I have been treating patients for well over 10 years. For the past three years I’ve included transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy in my checklist of potential treatments after discovering how beneficial it can be in treating debilitating depression. Now, I use the term “debilitating”… Continue reading What Is TMS And How Does It Help Depression?