The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many people, it can bring stress, loneliness, and emotional challenges. The picture-perfect holidays we see on social media and in movies often don’t reflect real life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. It’s important to acknowledge the pressures […]
Montana Winters: How to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in Billings and Bozeman
Summer is officially over now that the First Day of Fall has arrived. Many of us are excited for cozy sweaters, crisp air, and holiday plans. But for some, the changing seasons bring more than just a new look outside—it can also bring an emotional shift that feels heavy and tough to handle. If you’ve […]
Debunking TMS Therapy Myths: What You Really Need to Know
If you or someone you care about has been struggling with depression, you know just how hard it can be to find the right treatment. Sometimes, medications don’t work, or they come with side effects that are tough to handle. Talk therapy can be incredibly helpful, but for some, it’s not enough on its own. […]
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Why TMS Therapy Might Be Better Than the Next Pill
Dealing with depression can feel like an uphill battle with no end in sight, especially when it seems like nothing is working. You’ve tried antidepressants, maybe even several different kinds, and yet you still don’t feel better. It’s frustrating and exhausting. You’re not alone in feeling this way. Did you know that as many […]
Dr. Amato, is named Fellow of the Clinical TMS Society
Montana Psychiatry’s Erin Amato, MD, reached a notable milestone in her career by becoming a Fellow of the Clinical TMS Society at their annual London meeting. This prestigious title acknowledges her exceptional contributions to the field of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), an advanced therapy used for treating depression and other mental health disorders. A Global […]
Everyday Wellness: Simple Mental Health Tips to Brighten Your Day
In the busy whirlwind of our daily grind, looking after our mental health often gets put on the back burner. Think about those times when you’ve skipped lunch to finish a project, stayed up late to meet a deadline, or put off your hobbies because you felt too busy. It happens to all of us, […]
April Showers, May Flowers: A Journey to Mental Wellness
Spring is a time of growth and renewal in nature. Here in Bozeman and Billings, we’re fortunate to experience all four seasons’ beauty. Now that spring has officially arrived, we look forward to the warm sunshine, longer days, and all of Montana’s natural beauty. However, just as nature has seasons, sometimes life can throw unexpected […]
Tips For Handling Awkward Pauses in Conversations
Tips For Handling Awkward Pauses in Conversations It’s happened to all of us at one point or another. You’re in the middle of a conversation, and there’s an awkward pause. That dreaded awkward silence hovers in the air, and you feel like the pressure is on you to break it. The next few seconds can […]
3 Signs Your Bad Mood is a Sign of Something More
Often people use the term depression to describe a low mood loosely, but the root of depression runs deeper than that. Because depression has multiple symptoms that vary considerably from person to person, depression can be hard to recognize. Sometimes it’s difficult to distinguish between depression and general life sadness that we all experience. Not […]
