Two recent studies now show that once someone with depression has tried and failed two medications, TMS is more likely to be effective than a third mediation trial. This very important data, since up until now, we had very little solid evidence about when TMS becomes more effective. There were hints from years ago that it…
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Two recent comparison studies now indicate that once patients have failed only two antidepressant trials, TMS is significantly more likely to be effective compared with a third medication trial.TMS is a cutting-edge therapy for treatment resistant major depression. It involves using an external device that generates a magnetic field which activates the neurons in a…
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Substance abuse is clearly a major cause for concern, affecting millions of Americans, often with considerable impact to people’s lives, livelihoods, and families. Addiction is characterized by cravings, withdrawal, and tolerance. Often people with substance abuse make multiple attempts to quit, and unfortunately not infrequently, these attempts fail. As time goes on, the addiction typically…
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Last time we discussed the symptoms and diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Today, I want to talk a little about the treatment of bipolar disorder. The treatment of bipolar disorder is mostly pharmacological. Unfortunately, bipolar disorder strongly tends to be a lifelong condition, and so patients must always remain on medicine preventatively. Therapy may help folks…
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Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depressive illness, is common but also frequently misdiagnosed, even by professionals. At times, the diagnosis can be clear as a crystalline sky on a brilliant winter’s day, but just as commonly, no amount of careful history-taking or watching someone over stretches of time can clear the fog. Let’s do…
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Last week, at Legacy Place Theaters, I was privileged to be included in the documentary “Bake It Till You Make It” by Dayna Altman. I then participated in a panel discussion afterwards. Dayna is the founder of the organization Bake It Till You Make It, LLC; a group dedicated to people with mental health issues…
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