Does TMS Help Anxiety? Approximately 10% of the population in the United States is impacted by an anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is one of the most common of these conditions. Anxiety disorders interfere significantly with daily functioning; estimates suggest that GAD may account for the largest economic burden related to disability of …
While it’s normal and healthy to feel sadness sometimes, struggling with negative emotions and motivation on a regular basis may be clinical depression, a disorder that can significantly interfere with daily life and satisfaction. There are many different types of depression and mental disorders involving depressive symptoms; Dysthymia and major depression are two common and …
Obsessive compulsive disorder is a common mental illness that impacts over 2 million adults in the United States alone. It is also one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented disorders out there. OCD is a serious condition that often interferes with daily functioning and mental wellbeing, and should be professionally treated when diagnosed. Unfortunately, there …
Many meaningful updates and alterations from the DSM-IV to the DSM-V will impact clinical diagnosis and treatment decision-making. One interesting major update falls within the mood disorders category. Mood disorders are disorders that severely impact emotional regulation and function, traditionally including all types of bipolar and depressive disorders. Depressive and Bipolar Disorders Now Classified Separately …
We all feel sad sometimes. After all, everyone has bad days. Maybe you even say you are feeling depressed when you are more miserable than usual. So, yes, depression is about being sad, but how do you know when sadness is actually clinical depression? The grey area between sadness and depression makes it hard to …
Anxiety is a normal state of being for humans, and we all experience it to some degree now and then. It’s the body’s early warning system, designed to prepare us for danger. But sometimes this early warning system can go into overdrive, switching on when it’s not really necessary. Anxiety is a function of a …
It’s 3 a.m., and you’re tossing and turning in bed again. This is the 3rd time this week that you’ve been up past midnight and you just can’t sleep. Soon, anxiety kicks in about your big meeting tomorrow and your alarm is set for 6 a.m. Now, you can feel your heart start to race …
People sometimes talk about mental health disorders in casual tones. Think about it. How many times have you heard someone say something like… “I’m so OCD about ____”. “This weather is Bipolar” “I’m depressed because they lost the game.” But, when conditions change, their moods improve. Of course, someone suffering from chronic depression, OCD, or …
Abstract Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent psychiatric conditions. Despite many proven pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments available, high rates of partial response and low rates of long-term remission remain. Ketamine has been receiving increasing attention as an interventional treatment modality in psychiatry, especially among refractory conditions, including major depressive disorder. There is limited yet growing …
Should I try ketamine or ECT first to treat depression? Everyone knows that sadness and joy are parts of everyday life. But what happens when that occasional blue mood turns into recurring episodes of anxiety, panic attacks, and even lack of interest in participating in routine activities? That’s when intense sadness becomes depression. Doctors prescribe …
Bespoke Treatment focuses on non-medication treatments that work. We are the first boutique center in Southern California to specialize in personalized TMS therapy, Ketamine treatment, and psychiatry.
