Meet rTMS: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation One treatment modality gaining favor in the Psychiatric care world is Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ( rTMS ). TMS is part of a group of treatments called Interventional Psychiatry that also include ketamine therapy and ECT. Approved by the FDA in 2008, rTMS is a safe, non-invasive neuromodulation therapy directed […] Read more…
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Please Be Aware of the Increasing Rates of Physician Suicide
For many people in the general public, there is an air of invincibility about their physicians. Walking into a doctor’s office seems like a one-way street: a patient comes in with a problem, and their doctor is there to solve it. But the painful truth is that not only are doctors human, they actually suffer […] Read more…
The Internal and External Triggers of PTSD
The physical and emotional strain of PTSD can become a struggle for some people and it can linger in the form of panic attacks and other behavioral manifestations that interfere with daily life. The residual effects of a shocking or scary event can continue for months (or even longer,) and make people feel stressed and […] Read more…
New Year’s Resolutions: The trite tradition that could have implications for your mental health
The ritual of renewal known as the New Year’s resolution is a difficult process for some people, and even this seemingly innocuous process can have implications for your mental health and well-being. Lots of people create ambitious resolutions, but research suggests that resolutions with focused, actionable goals have the best chance of succeeding. Making New […] Read more…
Can Frustration Spur Creativity?
Beethoven, Brian Eno, Keith Jarrett. Strange bedfellows with a common thread: they used frustration as a vehicle for creativity. Much as frustration can thwart the creative process, it can also be channeled to positive use. In my practice, I come across many people experiencing frustration from one or more important parts of their life: spouses, […] Read more…
Getting Through the Holidays with OCD
For many people, holiday stress is compounded by dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD.) OCD is a form of mental illness that is sometimes trivialized by the way it has been portrayed in popular culture. Neil Simon’s play The Odd Couple, which was also a long-running sitcom, featured the character Felix, who was obsessive about […] Read more…
Back to School Blues: Battling Depression & Anxiety in College Students on Campus
Most college students have returned to classes and for many going ‘back to school’ is an exciting and optimistic time full of ambition and new opportunities. But for some students, heading back to school after an extended break is a daunting transition to navigate. The structured routines, academic challenges and apprehension about their peers can […] Read more…