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Ketamine, Spravato, or TMS: The Pros and Cons of Each

Jun 01, 2023

Treatment-resistant depression can feel hopeless. But it doesn't have to. Now there are three highly effective alternatives that infuse hope and promise into depression treatments. Read on to learn whether one of these is right for you.

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The Importance of Tracking Your Mood and How to Do It

May 01, 2023

Are you depressed or just sad? Is your anxiety a disorder or a passing emotion? Experienced psychiatrists can diagnose you but will likely ask about your mood patterns. Here’s how to track them and why.

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Ketamine for Mental Health: Does the Environment of Administration Matter?

Apr 26, 2023

Ketamine infusions are becoming increasingly available at freestanding outpatient clinics, and patients have been treated with oral ketamine ingested at home; but are these options safe and effective?

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What Is Accelerated TMS?

Apr 06, 2023

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a drug-free game-changer for treatment-resistant depression, delivering significant results in just six weeks. Now meet its faster cousin — accelerated TMS.

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TMS vs. ECT: Which is Better For Treatment Resistant Depression?

Mar 10, 2023

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) both aim to resolve treatment-resistant depression, but they go about it very differently. Here’s how they compare

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Ketamine Infusion, Injection, Nasal Spray, or Oral Lozenge: Which Treatment is Best?

Feb 03, 2023

In recent years, ketamine has exploded onto the mental health scene due in large part to a groundswell of positive scientific studies. However, not all forms of ketamine are equally effective or safe.

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How Pharmacogenetic Testing Can Help Determine the Best Medication for Your Depression

Feb 01, 2023

Finding an effective medication to treat depression can be tricky. Individuals often experience vastly different outcomes and side effects from the same drug. However, a simple genetic test is now making the selection process quicker and more precise.

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How Are Ketamine and TMS Used Together?

Jan 06, 2023

Two innovative treatments — transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and ketamine — can individually work wonders for treatment-resistant depression, but for some, they work better together. Here’s how the combo works.

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Can TMS Be Used to Treat Anxiety or Depression?

Dec 01, 2022

Anxiety — uncontrollable worry, fear, and stress — grips millions of Americans, and many suffer from depression as well. Depending on the underlying cause, TMS may be the key that unlocks your brain and restores balance to your life.

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What Kind of Lifestyle Changes Can Improve Depression?

Nov 04, 2022

While many treatments can help you break free from depression, certain lifestyle changes also go a long way. Here’s how you can take control over your depression.

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How Does TMS Treat Moderate-to-Severe Depression?

Oct 03, 2022

You tried everything the doctors recommend for your depression, including medication and psychotherapy, but nothing seems to help. Take heart. We have a noninvasive, painless, drug-free option: TMS. Here’s how it works.

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What Is Treatment-Resistant Depression, and What Are My Options for Getting Better?

Sep 01, 2022

When you hear the term “treatment-resistant depression (TRD),” do you assume it means “no hope”? If so, we’re here to change your mind. Not only is there hope for relief from TRD, but several options are proven to work. Here’s what you need to know.

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How Does Ketamine Help with Depression?

Aug 01, 2022

Living with depression can feel like an ongoing struggle, especially when medications haven’t eased your symptoms in the past. Now, even people with drug-resistant depression are finding relief with an emerging treatment: ketamine treatments.

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What Is Spravato and When Should It Be Used for Depression?

Jul 01, 2022

If you’ve tried lifestyle changes and antidepressants but still struggle with depression, you may consider SPRAVATO® nasal spray. In this blog, we highlight the benefits of SPRAVATO and when it should be used for depression.

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