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Living with clinical depression can be especially difficult, as the disorder drains one’s ability to deal with daily tasks. Such a lack of motivation is exactly what makes recovery so difficult. Work, school, and family responsibilities necessitate a certain level of routine for most of us. But depression has a way of making us lose […]

Theodore Roosevelt once said, “I believe that the more you know about the past, the better you are prepared for the future.” It is easy to get excited about the future of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as the applications for the technology are continually being expanded upon. The current state of the technology is finding tremendous […]

Transcranial magnetic stimulation has proven itself to be an effective therapy for clinical depression and treatment-resistant depression. The mental health professionals at our Northern California Mindful Health Solutions facilities get to witness the effects of TMS therapy on their patients on a day-to-day basis. Our medical professionals measure the success of treatment by the relief it provides […]

Here at Mindful Health Solutions we firmly believe that the cure to the major depressive disorder epidemic that plagues our society will be brought about through technology. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (commonly referred to as TMS) is a modern technology that relieves symptoms of depression without the harsh side effects that antidepressants sometimes cause. Administering TMS for a […]

Mental health, whether it’s about a need to learn how to cope with stress or severe depression, is not often given the attention it deserves. Most of the time, it is acceptable to take a vacation or a “mental health day,” but seeking professional help to cope with mental illness is still often stigmatized. Getting […]

Our brains have plasticity—the ability to change physically, functionally, and chemically throughout life. It’s how we can compose music and affect muscle memory in sports. It’s how we can learn new languages, problem solve and train our brains to think in specific ways. But this plasticity, which allows us to be creative and innovative, also […]

Treating clinical depression can take dedication and a deep understanding of how the mental illness affects the body and the mind. Finding the right treatment—or combination of treatments—that works for you takes close collaboration with your doctor or mental health specialist. If you are suffering from clinical depression, it can be difficult to stay proactive about […]

Talking about depression can be hard, but there is no greater struggle than dealing with depression alone. Historically, depression has been stigmatized because it makes people seem unreliable and unattractive. To add to that, self-stigmatization is often a common symptom of depression, with sufferers feeling ashamed of their condition. But depression is not a personal […]

Clinical depression, also known as major depressive disorder (MDD), manifests itself differently in everyone. Some of us are genetically prone to experiencing the disorder during our lifetime. Others experience clinical depression as a result of traumatic events or stressful school, work, or personal environments. Changes in brain chemistry and hormones can also cause the onset […]