The worldwide coronavirus pandemic has transformed life as we know it, plunging virtually everyone into a “new normal” that’s redefined what it means to keep ourselves, our families, and our communities safe. As part of that new normal, many people are working from home for the first time ever, and many seasoned freelancers and remote …
As mental health experts who specialize in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), the team at Bespoke Treatment in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California, answers questions about TMS, how it works, and who it can help. One of the most frequent questions that patients have is how TMS compares to other brain stimulation treatments, particularly electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). TMS and …
Living with depression can be challenging, affecting our thoughts, feelings, and the way we experience the world around us. However, when it seems like you’ve tried everything and conventional treatments and medications don’t seem to help, you may be experiencing treatment-resistant depression (TRD). At times it may seem no one understands what you’re going through, and you …
When the FDA approved the fast-acting esketamine nasal spray Spravato™ in early 2019, it gave newfound hope to many people who struggle with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), or any major depressive disorder that hasn’t improved with traditional antidepressants. As a fully certified ketamine clinic, Bespoke Treatment is committed to providing innovative and individualized solutions for patients with TRD, including in-office esketamine treatments. Let’s explore …
Depression affects millions of people worldwide—impacting over 20 million adults and adolescents in the United States alone. While many people respond to conventional mental health treatments, research shows that 10-30% of individuals with depression see little to no improvement. However, a ground-breaking new treatment called Spravato™ (esketamine) offers hope for those who haven’t found success …
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 …
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.
