TMS Therapy MagazineColumbia, SC

Ketamine infusion therapy can feel unfamiliar because the medication may temporarily change perception, body awareness, and sense of time. For treatment-resistant depression, psychiatrists use doses below those used for surgical anesthesia, so patients can remain awake during the infusion. Experiences vary from person to person. An evaluation and medical screening help determine whether treatment is…

When counseling alone does not provide sufficient relief, a psychiatrist may review symptoms, past diagnoses, and prior treatment. This is especially important for people with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, or anxiety disorders that interfere with daily life. Remember that counseling still plays an important role, but it can become part of a broader interventional psychiatry plan.…

Depression treatment often takes a different approach when helping individuals manage seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of depression that follows a predictable seasonal pattern. Symptoms often begin during the fall or winter when daylight hours become shorter and improve as the seasons change. Our psychiatrist can develop a personalized treatment plan that can help…

Depression care can include approaches for low mood, reduced interest, sleep changes, or difficulty concentrating that continue despite treatment. While we cannot promise a depression cure because symptoms and treatment response differ, we can offer transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a non-invasive treatment method for those who are experiencing treatment-resistant depression. Our team can review…

Managing major depressive disorder can be daunting, especially when traditional oral medications do not provide sufficient relief. That is why psychiatrists may introduce Spravato for depression® for those experiencing persistent symptoms. Understanding this alternative therapeutic option can guide patients toward an effective treatment path.Psychiatrists consider Spravato for depression primarily when a patient experiences treatment-resistant depression…