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TMS for Bipolar Depression

By GIA Chicago on January 31, 2023

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a potentially effective therapy to treat the depression symptoms of bipolar disorder. It uses electromagnetic currents to stimulate areas of the brain associated with the disease. For people with treatment-resistant bipolar depression, this technique could have the power to control their symptoms and transform their lives. However, more research needs […]

Seasonal Depression

By GIA Chicago on January 10, 2023

Winter is often seen as a time of darkness, quiet, and slowing down. This is part of a natural seasonal rhythm which can be a perfectly healthy cycle. However, if the winter months are particularly difficult for you, and the change in season significantly impacts your mood, it could mean you are living with seasonal […]

TMS Therapy for Depression

By GIA Chicago on November 8, 2022

Depression is a serious mental health disorder that affects how you feel, think, and act. While talking therapy and antidepressant medications are used to treat it, some people do not respond to these treatments. It is therefore important to have alternative approaches. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an approach that uses non-invasive brain stimulation to […]

Am I Depressed or Sad? Depression vs Sadness

By GIA Chicago on November 1, 2022

Feeling sad is part of being human. We all experience times of sadness or distress in our lives. Sometimes this can be due to a specific event such as grief, disappointment, or fear, and sometimes it's just a phase of life. Understanding whether our sadness is a temporary phase, or something more permanent, can be […]

Depressed Spouse: How to Help a Partner with Depression

By GIA Chicago on October 18, 2022

Depression can be a difficult thing to experience. For some people, it can emerge from a combination of several factors. For others, it may come completely out of the blue. While our natural response is to try and help someone we care about, it can be hard to say and do the right things when […]

How to Treat Depression Without Medication

By GIA Chicago on October 13, 2022

The most common form of treating depression usually involves the use of medication. Pharmaceutical scientists have created various treatments, mostly targeting the balance of brain chemicals - known as neurotransmitters. In some people, these medications don't manage to address the symptoms of depression that they are experiencing. This leads some to seek treatment for depression […]

Pros and Cons of TMS Therapy

By GIA Chicago on September 22, 2022

TMS therapy is becoming known for its use in improving mental health conditions. What are the pros and cons of TMS therapy? What Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy? Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is a relatively new treatment. It uses electromagnetic pulses, which stimulate nerve cells and cause a change in brain structures. Using brief, repetitive magnetic pulses, TMS […]

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