Caring for someone with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from a traumatic event can be a scary tumultuous journey. Watching a loved one endure something only they understand can bring about frustration, helplessness, and wondering “How can I help them?” Keep reading below to learn what to do and what not to do to someone with […]
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Dementia is the loss of cognitive and emotional abilities that are severe enough to interfere with an individual’s daily functioning and quality of life. On the other hand, Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease caused by brain changes that result from cell damage and gradually leads to dementia over time. Keep reading below to
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Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition in which people have significant difficulty with focus and hyperactive behaviors. Frequently thought of to be a disorder of childhood, however, adults can also be affected by this. ADHD is broken down into three categories: inattentive type, hyperactive type, and combined type. ADHD may
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder resulting from a person witnessing or being a part of a traumatic event or events. The pathophysiology of PTSD is not well understood. The event could be from one exposure or repetitive exposure to experiences like serious accidents, sexual violence, medical illness, combat or war, natural disasters,
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Similarities Between Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) And Deep TMS Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (DTMS) and traditional Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) are both approved for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). They are both safe, non-invasive alternative treatment options for patients who have found little to no relief in treating MDD with medications. Difference Between
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You may have heard of borderline personality disorder or BPD many times or perhaps met someone with this condition. If you’re unsure how to treat people diagnosed with personality disorders such as BPD, keep reading. So, what is borderline personality disorder, exactly? Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a type of personality disorder within the Cluster
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We’ve all heard it before: “Everyone responds differently to medication”. The process of finding the right medication can be long, tedious, and frustrating. What worked for your best friend may not have worked for you. Why is this? Your response to psychiatric medications is largely due to your genetics. This is where genetic tests come
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Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists Monthly Newsletter keeps you updated with the latest up-to-date news from the company. For this month’s newsletter, get to know Cassie Cronin, our TMS Technician, and find out how she changed a patient’s life for the better.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist? You may be asking yourself this question as you wonder with which mental health professional you should make an appointment. Both appointments offer different types of mental health services and both professionals contribute a different component to the treatment of mental health. Clinical psychologists assess a
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation in which a magnetic field is applied to a specific area of the brain to change how the neurons (cells of the brain) communicate with each other. Types of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy Two common types of FDA-approved TMS are Repetitive transcranial magnetic
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