By Sophie Simon (TMS tech) and Rose George MD Depression is a complex mental health condition that affects nearly every part of a person’s life. One of the most common symptoms is a persistently low mood and reduced emotional response. These symptoms can make daily life harder and often worsen other neurocognitive functions,, like sleep. […]
By Sophie Simon (TMS tech) and Rose George MD Since Brainsway introduced Deep TMS (dTMS) for treating depression, many people have reported significant improvements in their depression symptoms and overall mood. There is one development that will help make this treatment even more accessible, to be able to administer dTMS over a shorter time period […]
By Corgan Blosch and Rose George MD For a long time, people suffering with depression have been told that exercise is important and will help alleviate their symptoms. As an adult, it becomes increasingly hard to get the amount of physical activity one needs. It can be tough when one is already exhausted before or […]
By Corgan Blosch and Rose George MD In recent years, the supplement known as creatine has conjured up a storm in the health and fitness community. Many gym-goers will take creatine before starting their workouts as it provides energy during intense physical activity. Creatine is created in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas. It is turned […]
By Corgan Blosch and Rose George MD Every human being needs sunlight. Not only does sunlight provide us with Vitamin D, but it also helps us regulate the chemicals (neurotransmitters) in our brain. There is a special area in the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus, which controls the regulation of melatonin and temperature. This […]
by Corgan Blosch and Rose George, MD Seasonal Affective Disorder is a recurrent depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern. Respectively, it is a depression that begins and ends during a specific season, with full remittance during other seasons. Most typically, this depression begins in Fall or Winter and remits in the Spring or Summer. […]
by Dr. Rose George Today we are reporting on a study published in Molecular Psychiatry by Papakostas et al entitled “Comparative Effectiveness Research Trial for Incomplete and non-responders with treatment resistant depression (ASCERTAIN-TRD) a randomized control trial”. The standard of care for treatment resistant depression so far as established by studies is to either […]
How Essential Fats Affect Mental Health by Corgan Blosch, reviewed by Dr. Rose George It is no question that our brains and our digestive system are intertwined; our mental health can greatly affect the gut. While scientists, doctors,and many mental health professionals are aware of this, diets often get put […]
What is the MTHFR gene and what role does it play in depression? The MTHFR gene is the gene that tells cells in the body how to make the methylenetetrahydrofoloate reductase (MTHFR) enzyme. This enzyme plays an important role in the body in making amino acids (the protein building blocks) utilizable in the body. In […]
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive neuromodulation technique that involves using magnetic fields to stimulate specific regions of the brain. While TMS is primarily known for its therapeutic effects in treating depression, emerging research suggests that it may also have benefits for alleviating chronic stress. Here’s how TMS can help with chronic stress: Modulation […]