SAINT TMS Therapy in Southern California A breakthrough in depression treatment is making headlines – SAINT TMS therapy in Southern California. Whether you’re actively searching for innovative “TMS therapy near me” or exploring the latest in depression care, you can learn more about TMS and the Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Technique (SAINT). The SAINT protocol brings a distinctive approach to mental health care. Differing from conventional timelines, it compresses treatment into a dynamic 5-day program comprising 50 sessions. Utilizing rapid, high-frequency pulses throug ..read more

The Power of Movement: Tips for Combating Depression with Exercise Depression can make it difficult to get active due to low energy, self-esteem, and mental distortion of reality. Despite this, exercise is one of the most powerful tools that you can use to combat symptoms of depression and reclaim your life. The California Health Care Foundation reports that one in seven adult Californians are experiencing mental illness. In Southern California, there are lots of ways to get moving while experiencing depression that can improve your mental health and overall wellbeing.  Starting an exe ..read more

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) As we journey deeper into winter, millions of Americans will experience seasonal depression, formally known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Although many cultures celebrate this with lights and festive gatherings, mental health is often overlooked during this season. For example, Winter Solstice is celebrated in many parts of the world since it is the longest night of the year. Additionally, St. Lucia’s Day or the Festival of the Lights is celebrated in Scandinavian Countries with mulled wine and cider and fun.  Mayo Clinic reports that many indi ..read more

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) As we journey deeper into winter, millions of Americans will experience seasonal depression, formally known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Although many cultures celebrate this with lights and festive gatherings, mental health is often overlooked during this season. For example, Winter Solstice is celebrated in many parts of the world since it is the longest night of the year. Additionally, St. Lucia’s Day or the Festival of the Lights is celebrated in Scandinavian Countries with mulled wine and cider and fun.  Mayo Clinic reports that many indi ..read more

TMS For Treatment Resistant Depression Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is constantly evolving as a mental health therapy and has been approved to treat a number of conditions, including depression and anxiety. According to the Journal of Psychiatric Practice, 35% to 40% of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) are considered treatment-resistant. TMS for treatment-resistant depression is a great way for patients to get a more holistic and effective approach to treatment. TMS offers long-term relief from the debilitating symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental h ..read more

Care For Depression In California 15.3% of California residents are currently experiencing some form of depression. Overall, the United States is one of the most depressed countries in the world. There are public resources out there such as the “988” helpline that can be used in times of crisis. However, Californians need better access to depression treatment that can not only reduce their symptoms of depression, but also guide them into remission. Here at A Better Way Psychiatry and TMS Clinic, we offer a number of resources to our community in hopes to improve access to knowledge and care ..read more

Anxiety impacts 19.1% of adults in the United States according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Anxiety can present itself differently in each person who experiences it, in emotional, physical, and mental symptoms. These symptoms can interrupt daily life for both the person experiencing anxiety and the people around. It’s a difficult road to navigate. Anxiety can present itself through panic attacks, increased heart rate, feelings of fear, changes in breathing, dizziness, overthinking, and much more. To ease anxiety and stress, individuals can add a number of mindful activities to ..read more

College can be both an amazing time in your life in addition to being one of the most stressful. Being a young adult on your own for the first time with financial stress, big decisions to make, and a whole new group of people can be hard. The National Alliance on Mental Illnesses reports that 63% of college students experience overwhelming anxiety during college enrollment and during their higher education careers. College campuses are diverse settings so some students find a support system, and some feel homesick and lonely and miss their old lives since it was familiar. In addition, the wo ..read more

Your insurance policy with Aetna offers coverage for TMS treatment right here in Orange County, California. Now, Aetna provides more coverage for mental health services like TMS therapy than ever before. As of July 2023, Aetna insurance no longer requires a four-month psychotherapy trial before deep TMS therapy may be administered. Additionally, psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to prescribe and administer transcranial magnetic stimulation and cranial electric stimulation. A Better Way TMS applauds Aetna’s commitment to mental health by expanding their services and making access and c ..read more

In the summer months, it is important to be aware of how your medication interacts with hot temperatures. The heat can interact with many psychiatric and antipsychotic medications that impact a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. Psychiatric medication and heat tolerance can be an issue with common drugs like SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs and ACDs. Although psychiatric medications are incredibly helpful with treating mental health conditions, they can also impact our ability to regulate temperature. This can lead to an increased risk for heat-related medical symptoms for both adults and children ..read more