You’ve probably heard the term “Pure O” before, but aren’t exactly sure what Pure O is or how it is different from OCD. The two disorders are similar, but they have different symptoms and manifestations, so it’s important to understand both. Primarily Obsessional OCD, or Pure O OCD, is a less recognized subtype of …
Treating depression can be as challenging as living with it. For some individuals, an antidepressant medication helps them manage their symptoms without significant side effects. However, for others, these medications are not enough to treat mental health conditions that are often resistant to conventional treatments. Different people respond differently to various types of depression or …
Motivational interviewing (MI), developed by psychologist William R. Miller and further improved by Miller and Stephen Rollnick, is a short-term, empathetic counseling technique designed to assist individuals in overcoming ambivalent feelings and insecurities to uncover their inner motivation for behavior change. This practical approach acknowledges the challenge of making life changes and draws on Carl …
Having anxiety around going to the dentist is extremely common; hardly anyone finds going to the dentist exciting or comfortable. Some people struggle with a more severe fear around going to the dentist — this is known as dentophobia, or odontophobia. Related to iatrophobia (a fear of doctors) and trypanophobia (a fear of needles), dentophobia is common …
It’s not uncommon to experience anxiety. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that 6.8 million adults in the US are affected by generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Additionally, a recent CNBC report highlights a 25% increase in the sales of books related to anxiety at Barnes & Noble between 2017 and 2018. These statistics …
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved treatment for depression that is long-lasting and doesn’t involve any medication. It’s especially effective for people with treatment-resistant depression who don’t find relief from standard antidepressants. A typical treatment course consists of 30 sessions of TMS, and can provide symptom relief that lasts for months. TMS is effective …
TMS: A Drug-Free ADHD Treatment Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of depression since 2008. The mechanism of TMS involves the delivery of brief magnetic pulses to the brain to modulate neural activity. TMS has been remarkably effective in treating treatment-resistant …
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders faced globally. If you think you might be struggling with depression, you aren’t alone. According to data from the National Institute of Mental Health, 7.1% of adults in the United States, or approximately 17.3 million people, have experienced a significant depressive episode. Why Ketamine? Despite undergoing …
Becoming a mother is both a joyous and challenging experience. It is a highly anticipated event that can come with unexpected changes and stressors. As many as 11-21% of new mothers struggle with postpartum anxiety following childbirth, which can cause distress and impede their ability to care for their newborn. Postpartum anxiety, similar to postpartum …
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.
