Treatment-Resistant Depression: How Do You Know When It’s Time to Try Something Different?
It is so frustrating to have depression that won’t budge even after seeking help. You take antidepressants, go to therapy, put the work in, follow your providers’ treatment plans, and yet, you still feel awful. Sure, maybe your depression symptoms have improved slightly, but the heaviness never completely lifts. Maybe you’ve gone even further. […]
TMS Therapy vs. Antidepressants: An Interview with Dr. Robbie Bahl of Portland, Oregon
Dr. Robbie Bahl on TMS, Antidepressants, and Treatment-Resistant Depression TMS, antidepressants, and treatment-resistant depression are big topics at Shanti TMS in Portland, Oregon. We sat down with Shanti TMS’ Medical Director, Robbie Bahl, MD to hear his thoughts on TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), antidepressants and Treatment-Resistant Depression, or TRD. About Dr. Robbie Bahl Dr […]
Understanding TMS Treatment: A Look at Potential Side Effects
When SSRIs and therapy fail to touch depression symptoms, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) offers patients seeking relief a promising, evidence-based alternative. Still, the number one question patients have about TMS is: “Is TMS safe?” Then, they’ll often follow that up with a few more questions: “Does TMS have any side effects?” “What are the most […]