Category: Depression
Treatment Options for Depression That May Surprise You
The most highly recommended treatment options for depression are usually antidepressant medication (like SSRIs) and psychotherapy. Most people who first receive a depression diagnosis try this combination first to battle their symptoms. However, sometimes these routine treatment options don’t work. Some people might find that it works in the beginning […]
Depression: Questions to Ask Yourself
Do you have depression? Mental health providers use many different tools to try to answer that question. One of the most common tools they use is the Patient Health Questionnaire, or the PHQ. The PHQ is a self-administered diagnostic tool that medical providers use to diagnose different mental health conditions, […]
How to Know if You’re Depressed
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the world. Over 280 million people in the world suffer from this disorder, and it’s likely that many others have depression but aren’t yet diagnosed. Do you know how to tell if you’re one of the many people who suffer […]
Effects of Antidepressants to Know About
Antidepressants, along with psychotherapy, are the first-line recommended treatments for people with depression. Antidepressants are safe for most people, but that doesn’t mean they don’t come with any side effects. At the end of the day, whether or not you choose to take antidepressants for your depression symptoms is between […]
Treatment Options for Depression: Should You Take Antidepressants?
Depression is a serious health condition that experts are working hard to address. Depressive disorders affect over 16 million adults in the U.S. alone. So, what can we do about it, and what are the different treatment options for depression? Antidepressant medications are one route of treatment that people with […]
How Can Depression Be Treated?
Depression is a diagnosable mental health condition that can quickly become severe if left untreated. It’s a serious and common disease all around the world; it’s estimated that over 264 million people globally suffer from depression. But there’s hope for people who’ve been diagnosed with depression: there are many effective […]
Am I Depressed?
When life gets hard, it can sometimes be difficult to tell up from down. You know that you’re struggling, and you know that every day brings new feelings of sadness, fear, and despair. What you don’t know, though, is whether or not you’re suffering from a mental health condition or […]
How is TMS Therapy Used for Treating Depression?
Depression can be stubborn. It’s despairing to do all the “right” things and take all the “right” medications, only to find that your symptoms of depression just won’t go away. It’s easy to start feeling hopeless – like nothing will ever work, and that you’re doomed to feel this low […]
The Pros and Cons of TMS Therapy
When deciding on a treatment plan for depression, there are pros and cons that should be considered. TMS therapy has its own pros and cons. The pros tend to outweigh the cons, but still, it’s best to familiarize yourself with the common benefits and side effects so you can make […]
