There's not many things more frustrating than needing to find information and having to look in a million different places to find what you need. This page was designed to provide Mental Health Resources at your fingertips. Crisis Support In the event that you, or a loved one, are having suicidal … [Read more...] about Mental Health Resources
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What Is TMS
What is TMS? TMS is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in specific areas of the brain, also called the treatment area¹. The treatment areas are associated with the illness that is being treated; for instance, the treatment area for depression is the left … [Read more...] about What Is TMS
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a Real Treatment Option for Patients who Suffer From Major Depression
TMS received FDA approval in 2008 to treat "Treatment Resistant Depression", essentially depression that has not responded to traditional treatment. Since TMS's initial FDA approval, tens of thousands of patients suffering from depression have successfully been treated using TMS. Additionally, … [Read more...] about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a Real Treatment Option for Patients who Suffer From Major Depression
The Face of Mental Illness is Not Evil
Recent conversations have led me to wonder what image pops into people’s heads when they think about mental illness. I fear that most people picture the likes of Hannibal Lecter, an evil, killing mastermind… Mental illness affects approximately 1 in 5 adults; that equates to over 43 million … [Read more...] about The Face of Mental Illness is Not Evil
Telepsychiatry Brings Appointments to You
What is telepsychiatry? Telepsychiatry (also called telepsych) is a subspecialty of telemedicine, which allows health care to be provided from a distance using technology such as videoconferencing1. Through telepsych, mental health appointments such as psychiatric evaluations, therapy sessions, … [Read more...] about Telepsychiatry Brings Appointments to You
