How TMS Therapy Works
TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation is a highly effective therapy which works by utilizing focused magnetic pulses to stimulate the function of nerve cells in specific regions of the human brain. It is long noted that there are functional differences in the brains of individuals suffering from depression. Specific brain regions are highly underactive in people with clinical depression...Learn MorePsychiatrist vs Therapist: Which One Do You Need
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who diagnoses mental health conditions, oversees treatment providers, offers in depth analysis and often prescribes psychiatric medication. A therapist is a licensed mental health care professional who provides talk therapy to help you process and manage emotions, reduce troubling behaviors, and enhance your relationships. Both psychiatrists and therapists...Learn More
Understanding Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why We Steal Rest from Ourselves
Understanding Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why We Steal Rest from Ourselves Many of us know the drill all too well. You work a long shift, fight through traffic or evening chores, and finally sit down late at night. Suddenly, you realize you haven’t had a single hour to unwind, connect with a loved one, or simply enjoy your free time. Logically, we tell...Learn More
The Vicious Cycle: Why Insomnia and Depression Team Up (and How to Break It)
Insomnia and depression share a two-way relationship. For decades, doctors believed that poor sleep either hypersonic or insomnia was simply a byproduct of depression. Today, neuroscientists know the truth: sleep deprivation can actually trigger or worsen depressive episodes as well as many other mental health disorders. Depression can destroy healthy sleep patterns from the other direction....Learn More
The Pittsburgh Secret to Better Sleep: How the PSQI Predicts Your Mental Health
The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, also called the PSQI, is one of the most trusted tools in mental health care for predicting how sleep affects your emotional well-being. Developed at the University of Pittsburgh in 1989, it measures seven areas of sleep over the past month and gives you a score between 0 and 21. A score above 5 means your sleep quality is poor, and research shows that there...Learn More