This time of year, the holiday lights will sparkle and shine, but inside you may find yourself feeling anything but joyful. If that’s the case this year, you’re not alone! As we prepare for the holiday season, it’s important to acknowledge that this time of year can bring a unique set of challenges for our mental health. While the holidays are often associated with warmth and celebration, they can also be a source of stress, anxiety, and loneliness, as well as an increase in depression. That’s part of what makes this season the perfect time to prioritize and take control of your mental health ..read more

Depression is a complex mental health condition that affects approximately 280 million people in the world. Due to the complexity, there are a variety of treatments, both traditional and nontraditional, that can be beneficial in helping to treat depression. Sometimes depression symptoms don’t respond to traditional treatment methods such as antidepressants. This can lead to looking outside the box to find relief from the grasp depression has on your life.  Treatment-resistant depression poses a unique challenge for those suffering from the mental health condition and those trying to help ..read more

Depression is a complex and often debilitating mental health condition, affecting approximately 280 million people in the world. Depression can affect anyone regardless of gender, ethnicity or socioeconomic status. Depression can affect all aspects of your life. There are a variety of treatment options with the intention of helping to improve or alleviate the symptoms of depression, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Both treatments are intended to help alleviate the effects of depression, but differ in the terms of impact, patient experience ..read more

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy has emerged as a promising and innovative treatment option for a variety of mental health conditions. One such condition is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is a condition affecting over 2.5 million American adults. It is characterized by persistent intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). Around 70% of those who have OCD can benefit from therapy, antidepressants or a combination of both. However, some people don’t see any benefit or only see a small reduction in symptoms. TMS can help those w ..read more

No matter how much we all want to improve our mental health, sometimes it feels like our minds just won’t let us. Having a mental health condition can make you feel like you have little to no control over your thoughts and feelings. When you try to gain some of that control by treating your disorder symptoms, your brain may not always respond to it. When you’re diagnosed with depression, your mental health provider will provide treatment options meant to manage your symptoms daily. These treatments can help you work toward a happier and healthier future. But what does it mean if your symptoms ..read more

When you’re trying to make a decision, reviews from others can play a large role in the outcome. From everyday decisions, like choosing a restaurant, to life-changing choices, like accepting a job offer, the experiences from other people can help sway you one way or the other. When it comes to mental health care treatments, researching data from medical professionals as well as reviews from past patients can help you figure out if the option is right for you. If you have depression, anxious depression or OCD, then you may be considering TMS. We’re here to shed a spotlight on the many positive ..read more

The world of health care is full of technology that can be a bit intimidating for many people. Yet this same technology can have positive impacts for people living with depression.  When it comes to treating your depression, or major depressive disorder, there are many technology-based treatment options that your mental health provider may recommend, like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Learning some basics about this treatment and the technology used to provide it can help it seem less intimidating and help you focus on improving your mental health. Read on to learn about the ba ..read more

When it comes to caring for your mental health, there are many courses of action that you can try. If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, such as anxiety or depression, then it’s important to explore the variety of treatment options that can help manage your symptoms on a day-to-day basis to improve your overall quality of life. Mental health disorder symptoms vary from person to person. What might work for someone else might not work for you. That’s why you should discuss treatment options with your mental health provider so they can determine which will be the most effective ..read more

Accessibility is key when it comes to mental health care. There’s nothing more frustrating than knowing that there are treatment options and facilities that can help you on your mental health journey, but you can’t find any close to your home. The good news is that people in the Evergreen State can alleviate their depression symptoms through TMS therapy.If you live in the state of Washington, and you’re struggling to find the best therapy treatment options for your depression, or major depressive disorder, then TMS therapy may be what you’re looking for. But where can you find it? And why shou ..read more

Active Path Mental Health, a leading provider of mental health services, is thrilled to announce the addition of Spravato (esketamine), a breakthrough nasal spray augmentation treatment to other antidepressants for individuals with treatment-resistant depression, to its service offerings. This cutting-edge medication will be available at four Active Path clinics located in Oregon and Washington.  Active Path Mental Health is known for its patient-centered approach, commitment to delivering personalized care, and flagship treatment Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). Spravato (esketam ..read more