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Our blog is here to keep you up to date on the most recent developments in mental health. While our blog is not written by a doctor and should not be taken as medical advice, it is here to provide useful information to those affected by mental health problems either directly or indirectly.
How You Can Survive A Diaphragm Spasm When You Have Anxiety
A muscle spasm is a sudden, forceful and involuntary contraction of one or more muscles. A muscle spasm occurs from an abnormally sustained muscle contraction
The Benefits Of Telepsychiatry
Around one in five adults struggle with mental health difficulties in the US. However, most people do not have access to adequate mental health services. This is
Your Comprehensive Guide to Spravato
Despite extensive efforts to combat depression through medications and psychotherapy, depression rates continue to soar year after year. It is estimated that more than 264 million
How Long Do The Effects Of TMS Treatment Last?
What is TMS Treatment? Many of us have heard of electroshock therapy and that term elicits plenty of negative emotions. While electroconvulsive therapy was horribly
Teen Depression: Identifying The Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments
We are learning how misunderstood adult clinical depression is in adults. Teen depression is even more misconstrued. More often than not, it is mistaken for
Teen Vaping: What Parents Need To Know
What Is Vaping? Vaping is the process of inhaling vapor or steam produced when a battery-driven, fireless heating element heats a glycerin-based liquid. It may contain
Is TMS Covered By Insurance: What Is The Treatment Cost?
What is TMS Therapy? Depression, also known as the silent epidemic, affects more than 16 million adults in the USA, with more cases being reported each year.
What Are The Long-Term Effects of Depression
When most of us hear the word depression, we immediately think of extreme sadness and listlessness in a person. However, there are more effects than
What Are The Effects Of Depression On The Brain?
Depression is a highly misunderstood mental illness that has a major impact on our brain and body functions. Scientists still don’t understand the pathology of
Depression as a Chaotic Disease: The Causes and Effects of Depression
Depression is a prevalent mental illness that is still widely misunderstood. Many people make assumptions that those with the disorder are “sad.” The reality is,
Public Perception Of Teens And Mental Health
Did you know that more children who have depression also have a co-existing anxiety disorder as well? For that matter, kids aged 12-17 are more
You Can Help With Suicide Prevention
Suicide can be a scary topic to talk about. People who struggle with suicidal thoughts truly believe it is better, in the long run, to