Living with depression can be an overwhelming and isolating challenge. Unfortunately, finding the right treatment that works for your unique circumstances can often be just as difficult. If you’re struggling with the question of how to manage depression once and for all, you’re not alone. In this article: Understanding Depression Traditional Approaches to Treating Depression […]
Kyle (name changed) was struggling to make it to work on time. Some days he skipped entirely, finding it impossible to get out of bed. He blamed his lack of motivation on not liking his job. Since he didn’t like his job, showing up habitually late or missing work entirely seemed normal. Isn’t that what […]
If you have a partner who is struggling with a form of depression, every day can feel like a struggle. We review ways to help your partner who is struggling with depression while maintaining your own mental health. In this article: Depression Warning Signs Ways to Support a Loved One With Depression Depression Treatment Options […]
Looking for a psychiatrist who accepts your insurance? We explain how to use medical insurance for a psychiatry visit and identify a psychiatrist in Fort Collins who accepts insurance for mental health. In this Article: Fort Collins Psychiatrists Taking Insurance Insurance Accepted at Brighter Day TMS How to Use Medical Insurance for Mental Health Patients […]
Finding the best depression treatment option that works for you can seem overwhelming. Each depression treatment method has its own risks, side effects, and insurance coverage – not to mention personal preference on the treatment method itself. Not only are there multiple treatment options to choose from, but there are also multiple treatment delivery options, […]
Treatment Resistant depression is depression that has not responded to 2-4 antidepressant medications and an adequate trial of evidence-based therapy (includes CBT, psychodynamic, and interpersonal therapy IPT). The mainstay of treatment for severe treatment resistant depression has been ECT for the past 50 plus years. TMS was developed in 1985 and approved by […]
This is part of a series of articles on the variety of disorders treatable by TMS. Follow us on Facebook or check back at our blog to get the latest updates. This article was authored by Dr. Rose George and Liana George. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) was first cleared by the FDA for treatment […]
What is Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. Different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through, the symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. They can result in damaged relationships, poor job or […]
In conjunction with OCD Awareness Week, BrainsWay partners with mental health influencers and patients to increase education around misrepresentation of the disorder. CRESSKILL, N.J., Oct. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – BrainsWay Ltd., a global leader in the advanced noninvasive treatment of brain disorders, today announced its #TheRealOCD campaign in conjunction with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) […]
As a psychiatrist in practice for the past 7 years I have many times been frustrated at the lack of effectiveness of medications to treat severe depression, OCD, and bipolar depression. An avid reader of professional journals I came across an article about a new method of treating severe depression, this was basically a mini […]