August 25, 2015 by admin

Addiction

Substance abuse is a patterned use of drug consuming in amounts and using methods that are harmful leading to physical , social & psychological harm.

Mood – Mood swing, irritability, outbursts of anger
Cognitive – Decreased motivation & performance at work;
Behavioral – Using drugs under dangerous condition, neglecting responsibilities, legal trouble & relationship problem
Sleep – Changes in sleep pattern
Body – Sudden changes in appetite; Tremor, slurred speech
Weight – Changes in weight

Treatment Options

Recognize the problem & seek support from family , therapists & health care providers
Pharmacotherapy
Talk therapy

Depression

Depression is a mood disorder which is a more prevalent form of psychological distress. It affects the way you feel, think & behave & impacts all aspects of everyday life. It is not a weakness nor a ’bout of blues’. If untreated may have a permanent effect on the body functions.

Symptoms

Mood – apathy, boredom, general discontent, guilt, hopelessness, inability to feel pleasure, or emotional distress
Cognitive – lack of concentration, slowness in activity and thought, or thoughts of suicide
Behavioral – agitation, excessive crying, irritability, self-harm, or social isolation
Sleep – early awakening, excess sleepiness, insomnia, or restless sleep
Body – excessive hunger, fatigue, or loss of appetite
Weight – severe weight gain or weight loss in a short span of time

Treatment options

While the exact cause of depression is not known, the leading scientific theory is that depression is caused by decreased activity in the neural networks of the brain that regulate emotion and motivation. Increasing levels of neurotransmitters in the brain has been found to reactivate these neural networks, or create new networks. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that send signals between brain cells. Depression is most often treated with antidepressant medications. It is believed that antidepressant medications work by increasing the levels of these neurotransmitters. TMS offers additional treatment options for people struggling with depression despite traditional medication therapy

Pharmacotherapy
Talk therapy
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Prevention

The key to recovery is to ask for help other treatment options are:

Control stress
Lifestyle changes
Reach out to family & friends
Identify symptoms at the earliest & treatment

If you are affected by depression, don’t wait, contact us to discuss help options.

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TMS –

TMS - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation — TMS works through non-invasive stimulation of the brain

TMS is an FDA-approved non-invasive method of brain stimulation using a modulated magnetic field and it is used for the treatment of severe depression. The treatment is highly effective as illustrated by statistics and the patients’ testimonials.

In TMS magnetic field is generated by an insulated coil placed over the scalp (how does TMS work). The coil is focused on an area of the brain involved in mood regulation. By turning ON/OFF electrical current flowing through the coil, a magnetic pulse in a form of changing magnetic flux is generated. A sequence of magnetic pulses painlessly passes through the skull and into the brain. The mechanism used to generate pulses is identical to the one used by a well known magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines. The strength of the TMS pulses is similar to the MRI pulses.

When these pulses are administered in rapid succession, it is referred to as “repetitive TMS “. If properly administered, in most people TMS pulses produce longer-lasting changes in brain activity. In our practice, we use new deep TMS technology allowing us to stimulate deeper brain layers.

In practical systems, coils must be carefully designed to form a magnetic field that reaches areas of relevance at the proper depth. Complete systems include a helmet with a positioning device, control units, power modules, and cooler. During the procedure, patients wear the helmet that covers the coil. Through the 20 minutes, the procedure patient hears the sequence of clicks similar to those in the MRI machine.

You may find answers for the basic questions here:

How does TMS work? TMS is a non-invasive procedure and this makes it hard to precisely measure the nature of the interaction of magnetic pulses with the brain (more information of TMS operation).
Is it safe? TMS has been shown to be a safe and well-tolerated procedure. It is especially effective in the treatment of major depression in patients who have not benefited from antidepressant medications or cannot tolerate antidepressant medications due to side-effects (more about TMS safety).
How can I get it done? Like many medical procedures before scheduling you for treatment, you must first be evaluated by a psychiatrist to determine if TMS would be safe and appropriate for you. (more about TMS application process)
What happens during the procedure? There are two distinctive procedures applied during the course of TMS treatment – mapping procedure and treatment procedure (more about what happens during the procedure)
When is the TMS used? FDA approved the TMS for cases of severe depression, yet more research is done on the treatment of other mental conditions (more about the application of TMS)

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