As the fallen leaves of autumn transition into the blustery cold of winter, many people around the world experience a seasonal type of depression known as seasonal affective disorder, commonly...
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Scientific support for TMS treatment for depression
Depression is the most common of all mental disorders, with more than 300 million individuals suffering from major depressive disorder around the globe. Fortunately, the array of available...
Depression medications: a quick reference
Depression currently affects the lives of about 16 million Americans, as estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the range of therapeutic options is more varied...
What is shock therapy for depression?
There are few depression treatments as polarizing as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). It’s been more than 80 years since Ugo Cerletti sent the first electric currents through a human brain in the...
The differences between Deep TMS and Repetitive TMS: A Guide
People with depression often suffer symptoms for long periods of time before finding a treatment that works. Sometimes, the failure of typical depression treatments can be a result of the...
Comparing ECT and TMS
The road to recovery for depression patients is seldom clear or straightforward. The first line of defense, typically a combination of antidepressants and psychotherapy, may prove ineffective or too...