Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for depression, known simply as TMS Therapy, is a groundbreaking therapy that is a safe, effective, and pain-free method for treating depression, addiction and other mental health conditions. It also goes by the name, Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). Left untreated, poor mental health issues can be extremely debilitating. It can be … Read more
Behavioral therapies, like CBT vs DBT, are terms that sound more intimidating than they are in actuality. Sometimes called psycho-social interventions, these types of therapies are really just a form of communicating and learning about ourselves with guidance from a counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist. Two of the most common and effective behavioral therapies are Cognitive … Read more
In late 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a breakthrough therapy designation to study the effects of MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD Treatment to help people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. Full approval for this therapeutic approach could come as early as 2021 or 2022. In popular culture, MDMA, which also goes by … Read more
In the last several decades, it’s become clear to health care experts that anyone can suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, and properly diagnosing one of the 5 types of PTSD will form the basis for successfully treating the condition. PTSD is often brought on by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as rape, sexual … Read more
Many mental health conditions often overlap with each other and share similar characteristics. Grouping them into categories can make them easier to identify and treat, like with the 10 personality disorders, which are further broken down into 3 personality disorder clusters according to their traits. Sometimes people who struggle in social settings like work, school, … Read more
The push to find new and effective treatment approaches for mental health issues like Psilocybin Therapy for Depression has researchers digging at the roots of earlier research in psychedelic therapy. With the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granting the pharmaceutical company Compass Pathways a “breakthrough therapy” designation in 2018, psilocybin and depression might soon be … Read more
Trauma or PTSD can be debilitating for many people, but fortunately a form of Somatic Therapy known as Somatic Experiencing has shown to be an effective way of overcoming the pain and distress caused by traumatic experiences. What is Trauma? Trauma is a human response to a deeply painful or frightening event that overwhelms a … Read more
There are several levels of care available to people who are seeking treatment for substance abuse, mental health issues and addiction. These include full-time residential services, inpatient dual diagnosis treatment, and outpatient programs for those who live outside of a treatment facility. Here we’ll explore two popular modes of outpatient care – Partial Hospitalization Program … Read more
This Neurofeedback Cheat Sheet is a quick guide that explains how Neurofeedback Therapy and neurotherapy brainwave imaging works, and the benefits of using it for mental health and addiction recovery. When it comes to the treatment of illness, chronic disease, and even injuries, one of the most effective ways for health care professionals to diagnose … Read more
