What to Do When Depression Won’t Go Away
Grace, a 35-year-old teacher, struggled with depression for over 10 years. During her long battle with depression Grace tried everything: antidepressants, weekly therapy, exercise routines, self-care, mindfulness apps—you name it. And yet, her depression persisted. Nothing seemed to shake the dark cloud hanging overhead. Simple tasks like getting out of bed or making dinner felt […]
What to Do When Anxiety Won’t Go Away
Persistent anxiety often feels like a constant shadow – always present, sometimes more noticeable than at other times, but always looming in the background. The shadow hangs over your everyday activities and refuses to lift no matter what you try. Sound familiar? Anxiety vs. Persistent Anxiety Anxiety is a natural response to stress and can […]
How TMS Fights Depression Using the Body’s Natural Healing Processes
When patients first visit a doctor and are diagnosed with depression, it’s likely the visit will conclude with the doctor issuing a prescription for an antidepressant. Prescribing antidepressants is the most common initial treatment for depression. However, this approach has its own set of problems. First, antidepressants are only effective in about two-thirds of patients. […]
TMS For a Mental Health Crisis
People experiencing a mental health crisis often feel they have few options. While those at risk of immediate self-harm should visit the nearest emergency center, people in a mental health crisis with less intense symptoms may feel an ER visit is not warranted. Where should they turn? At Inland Empire TMS, we are committed to […]
What is a TMS Clinic?
Patients who struggle with depression, anxiety, or PTSD have several good treatment options available. While most patients are familiar with medication (antidepressants) and psychotherapy (also referred to as “talk therapy” or simply “therapy”), other treatments, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may not be as familiar. We often speak with patients who are unfamiliar with […]
Depression Screening and Mental Health Awareness
October is Depression Awareness and Mental Health Screening Month. Mental health is an important and often overlooked aspect of personal health and wellbeing. Raising awareness of mental health issues and the importance of getting screened for depression is a valuable effort that hopefully helps people take a moment to stop and assess their own mental […]
Why Doctors Choose TMS for Depression Treatment
Depression is a common mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. An estimated 10 percent of adults experience depression in any given year. About 1 in 5 people will experience depression at some point during their lifetime. Depression can affect anyone, […]
Danger Signs of Teenage Depression
Teens today face mental health challenges that didn’t exist when their parents were teens. As a result, it can be more difficult as a parent to spot behavior that indicates your teen is struggling. Depression often goes undiagnosed or perhaps mistaken for “normal teenage drama”. If you are concerned about your teenager, there are some […]
Grand Opening – Our New Murrieta Psychiatry Clinic
Inland Empire TMS has officially moved into its new office location! We welcomed our patients, government representatives, and the local community at our open house and ribbon cutting on Sep. 6, 2024. Our new address is: 25240 Hancock Ave, Ste 410Murrieta, CA 92562 We are excited to welcome our patients to our new clinic, which […]
Does a Brain Scan Make TMS Better?
TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) continues to demonstrate an incredible success rate at treating patients with depression – including patients with severe depression or treatment-resistant depression. Ever since TMS was first approved by the FDA for depression treatment in 2008, researchers have continued to introduce new improvements to make TMS even more effective. New TMS devices […]