TMS vs. ECT | Which option Is Better For You? Mental issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc. Require proper treatment. Everything in your life is based upon how efficiently your brain works. Let’s talk about some most famous techniques that many professional doctors use to treat serious mental issues such as depression or […]
How can TMS help OCD? How TMS improves OCD: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which people have recurring, intrusive thoughts, ideas or obsessions (sensations) that drive them to do something unwantedly and repetitively. Thus, these repetitive sensations are called compulsions and it can vary from individual to individual. Repetitive behaviors can include […]
How does TMS work? In the realm of mental health treatments, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) stands out as a groundbreaking therapy offering hope to individuals battling conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD. But amidst the growing interest in TMS, one fundamental question persists: How does TMS work? Let’s delve into the intricate mechanisms behind […]
Your Sleep & Your Mental Health Sleep and mental health are closely connected. Disturbed sleep patterns or deprivation can lead to psychological problems. Also, people with mental health illnesses such as depression, anxiety, OCD, etc are more likely to suffer from insomnia or have sleep-related issues. Generally, practitioners view insomnia and sleep issues as a […]
How do antidepressants work? “Dr. Julie Holland is a board-certified psychiatrist in New York City. From 1996 to 2005, Dr. Holland ran the psychiatric emergency room of Bellevue Hospital on Saturday and Sunday nights.” She explains in this excellent BigThink video how antidepressants make it harder to cry and empathize. Dr. Julie Holland transfers the […]
TMS Maintenance Sessions TMS maintenance sessions are designed to preserve the benefits of TMS treatment. Some of the benefits of TMS treatment are as follows: Improved and stable mood Increased motivation and self-confidence Improved cognitive abilities such as concentration Reduced anxiety Reduced agitation and irritability Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation works by exciting or inhibiting certain parts […]
The Lancet Psychiatry: Effectiveness of sertraline for depression Effectiveness of sertraline for depression: By 2030 it is predicted that depression will be the leading cause of disability in high-income countries. Also, surveys by The Mind Charity in the UK show that 3.3 in 100 people suffer from depression in the UK alone. The report published […]
TMS treatment Pros & Cons TMS treatment pros and cons: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment has a 75% response rate. Thus, 3/4 people who have completed the treatment see significant benefits from it. Even though the advantages of TMS treatment outweigh the disadvantages. However, the disadvantages should still be considered and discussed with the patient. […]
TMS Anxiety Treatment TMS anxiety treatment in London: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a novel, noninvasive and an effective way to treat anxiety and depression. In which, powerful magnetic rays are used to target areas of the brain which are known to be involved in anxiety and depression. Thus, People who undergo TMS have shown […]
TMS treatment success rate TMS success rate: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment has been in use successfully in the UK since 2015. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) issued its own recommendation of TMS treatment for clinical depression in 2015. The rTMS Centre (London) has been providing the treatment for severe depression […]