Several studies have demonstrated that shock therapy is an effective treatment for improving depression symptoms. Shock therapy, medically known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), is a treatment for ...

Psychedelic therapy, involving substances like psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms), MDMA, and ketamine, is gaining ...

While research is new and not legal in every state, psychedelic treatments show promising results for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. Share on Pinterest ...

ECT response–guided sequential strategy. This strategy comprises two phases. In the initial phase, the goal is to exploit the advantage of ECT in rapidly inducing mood improvement and then to ...

The psychiatrist used to have to stay with the patient during their entire session. Now they’ll be able to leave the room ...

TMS uses electromagnetic induction to stimulate neurons, similar to how a wireless charger transfers energy. The FDA has cleared TMS for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ...

What Is TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)? Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses to treat and prevent the symptoms of depression and other ...

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Three reasons not to miss your last therapy session. Source: Viacheslav/Shutterstock Even though you are now feeling great, think twice about skipping your last therapy session. Typically CBT ...

Texting or emailing with a therapist might provide more relief to people with depression than waiting for an appointment on video-based platforms. That was the hypothesis researchers at the University ...