Anxiety is one of the most common illnesses among older adults, affecting 14 percent of the U.S. senior population, according to Mental Health America. There are many reasons why anxiety rates are high in older adults; the fear of developing various life-threatening illnesses, fear of falling, trouble sleeping, and side effects from medications are just a …
COVID-19 has had a knock-on affect on mental health across the globe. The World Health Organization reports that the sweeping pandemic “is inducing a considerable degree of fear, worry and concern in the population at large and among certain groups in particular.” These groups include people with anxiety and depression and those with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), who …
Depression is a major mood disorder that affects more than 264 million people across the globe and ranks as the leading cause of disability worldwide. Even more alarming, the problem seems to be steadily increasing among people of all ages, particularly teens and young adults. Besides being seriously debilitating, major depression often comes with a grave side effect …
When conventional approaches such as medication and psychotherapy fail to alleviate symptoms of persistent depression, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy may be an effective solution. This treatment offers a profoundly effective pathway towards improved mental health and well-being. Considering the remarkable efficacy of TMS in helping people overcome treatment-resistant depression, it’s not a surprise that …
In the US, depression is the leading cause of disability for people aged 15 to 44. While many sufferers respond to the first-line treatments — antidepressants, psychotherapy, or a combination of the two — almost two-thirds of patients don’t find adequate relief with these. The best psychiatrists in Los Angeles, CA at Bespoke Treatment understand the limitations of traditional, first-line …
Sometimes side effects of antidepressants and antipsychotic medications aren’t experienced until a patient tries to discontinue use. These symptoms, which can range from nausea to dizziness, are known as discontinuation syndrome. The expert physicians at Bespoke Treatment in Santa Monica, California understand the problems created by discontinuation syndrome, and that’s why they offer transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-pharmacologic …
As one of the most innovative offerings of psychiatry, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is often referred to as a new, game-changing treatment solution for clinical depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and other debilitating mental health conditions. While TMS may qualify as the “new kid on the block” compared to conventional mental health solutions like medication and psychotherapy, …
Anxiety is an innate human emotion that virtually everyone experiences sometimes. Even people who normally seem calm, cool, and collected can feel a twinge of anxiety — or a tidal wave of worry — in stressful, uncomfortable, or unpredictable situations. But for about one in four teens and nearly one in five adults in the United States, anxiety …
There has been increasing confusion regarding the specific types of TMS and rTMS. This article will serve to briefly clarify what TMS is, how it works, and how different types of machines (called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulators) compare. The most important thing to know at this point is that Transcranial Magnetic Stimulators first came about in 1985 …
You may be considering starting a course of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for depression, anxiety, PTSD, or a different mood disorder. Maybe you’ve tried a few antidepressants in the past, but did not get adequate relief (you’re not alone!). While TMS sounds like it has a lot of positive benefits, you’re probably concerned about the potential side-effects, …
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.
