4 Ways Ketamine Is Saving Lives by Fighting Depression Ketamine is a drug that has traveled a long and winding road in the past six decades, and today it is providing hope for the more than 18 million Americans who are affected by depression. First developed in 1962, ketamine began to be used as a […]
The Evolution of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
The Evolution of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, has been used for decades to treat patients suffering from depression. TMS was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2008 to be used for people who have not shown […]
Tips for Back-to-School Success
Summer — sunshine, fun, vacations, and no routine! Even though the reprieve from school year stress is terrific for mental health, it can create challenges as parents and students try to get back to the routine of the school schedule. The adjustment of this change in schedule can cause stress which may be unhealthy […]
What Really is Clinical Depression?
In the past 2 years, I have attended over 10 conferences introducing scientific evidence and new concepts to identify and better treat clinical depression. One consistent fact is that patients with depression often don’t respond to their first antidepressant. Furthermore, many are concerned that another antidepressant may help less than the first one. Our whole […]
