Many people believe that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. However, that is not exactly true and is oversimplifying a very complex disease. The truth is no one knows exactly what causes depression. But there are a number of biological, psychological and environmental factors that can make a person more vulnerable… Read More »
Depression And Couples: How To Cope Together
Depression is a challenge that is difficult for individual and their family to cope with. Research has illustrated that depression’s effects are not only noticeable on the individual who has been diagnosed but are also spread to have a negative impact on their loved ones and the entourage that is around them. Out of all… Read More »
How Much Impact Does Food Have On Depression Symptoms?
The National Institute Mental Health reports that approximately 6.7{2997f8544d703ffd995cbf0748d9148f9150b33c2eb54c93a5197645ffc3f066} of the United States population has experienced a depressive episode over the past year. Research has proven that an unhealthy diet filled with poor food choices is associated with severe depression symptoms. Consuming high quality food that is full of nutrients and low in fats will… Read More »
Depression Treatment for Veterans
Many United States veterans have been exposed to long periods of war-related stress or traumatic events while being deployed. Depression is often seen as a common problem following trauma and stressful events and there are many veterans who are having trouble coping with painful experiences like losing a good friend at war or witnessing a… Read More »
TMS for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a safe, non-invasive, drug-free, and FDA-approved procedure that has been recognized to be successful at relieving major depression. This groundbreaking technology works in a way that allows electromagnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, causing an effect that aims to control one’s mood and minimize chances for depression… Read More »
How TMS Might Improve Gait and Balance in MS-Related Ataxia
Ataxia is defined as the lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements and affects a person’s gait (how a person walks). In patients with multiple sclerosis, this can be seen as clumsiness, unsteady gait, impaired eye, limb movements, and speech problems. There are many human body parts that are responsible for helping us make smooth… Read More »
Why We’re Talking About Mental Health More Than Ever Before
Compared to years past, we’re talking about mental health more than ever before. As the negative connotation around mental health continues to lift, people are becoming more comfortable talking about a variety of mental health struggles and realizing that many others are dealing with similar issues. Here are a few reasons why people are talking… Read More »
Can Gratitude Help Combat Depression Symptoms?
Depression is often treated using a combination of different therapies. Your doctor may recommend pharmaceutical options like antidepressant medications, a cranial therapy such as Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) or Transcranial Magnetic Therapy (TMS), or talk therapy such as cognitive-behavioral therapy. However, there is a simple (and often overlooked) addition to your prescribed treatment regimen which may… Read More »