Navigating life with a depressed spouse can be challenging, but you’re not alone. At Southeastern Psychiatric Associates, we understand the complexities of supporting a loved one through depression. Whether you’re a spouse, family member, or friend, this blog offers valuable insights and practical tips to help you provide meaningful support to your depressed partner. Let’s explore how you can be a source of strength and comfort during their journey towards healing. Understanding Depression Before diving into strategies to support your depressed spouse, it’s essential to understand depressi ..read more

A Guide by Southeastern Psychiatric Associates TMS Center At Southeastern Psychiatric Associates TMS Center, we understand the importance of recognizing the signs of major depression. Major depression, also known as clinical depression, is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Doctor Warstadt, one of our leading experts, has written several insightful blogs on depression and its underlying causes. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to read our blog “8 Misconceptions about Depression” to gain valuable insights. With early recognition and prope ..read more

Navigating the Path to Wellness with SEPATMS Embarking on the journey to manage depression is a courageous step towards reclaiming one's well-being. At Southeastern Psychiatric Associates TMS Center, we understand the multifaceted nature of depression and the importance of a comprehensive approach to mental health. In this blog post, we will explore practical strategies for managing depression, with a special focus on the transformative potential of TMS Therapy. Understanding Depression:  In the intricate landscape of depression, it is imperative to recognize its multifaceted nature, wove ..read more

Last time we discussed the symptoms and diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Today, I want to talk a little about the treatment of bipolar disorder. The treatment of bipolar disorder is mostly pharmacological. Unfortunately, bipolar disorder strongly tends to be a lifelong condition, and so patients must always remain on medicine preventatively. Therapy may help folks with bipolar disorder manage their lives, but it doesn’t prevent or stop episodes. In the days before medications, the best therapists in the world theorized what psychological damage had caused it and attempted to treat it with intens ..read more

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depressive illness, is common but also frequently misdiagnosed, even by professionals. At times, the diagnosis can be clear as a crystalline sky on a brilliant winter’s day, but just as commonly, no amount of careful history-taking or watching someone over stretches of time can clear the fog. Let’s do a deeper dive and see what we can see. Here are some of the basics. Despite its name, bipolar illness actually has three states: mania, depression, and baseline. By “baseline” we mean how a person is when they are as well as they get. A more technical term fo ..read more

TMS Patient Testimonial: Mariah J., September 18 2023 TMS therapy changed the trajectory of my life with depression in school a positive way that I cannot properly convey It on paper.  I have always been prone to anxiety. But depression only set in from time to time, on a temporary basis, and it was always situational. One year ago, this month I had major stomach surgery. My stomach was altered in a serious way. It is well known fact that serotonin is produced in the gut, and I had just had half of my stomach removed. For about five years up until this point, I had also been dealing wit ..read more

Last week, at Legacy Place Theaters, I was privileged to be included in the documentary “Bake It Till You Make It” by Dayna Altman. I then participated in a panel discussion afterwards.  Dayna is the founder of the organization Bake It Till You Make It,  LLC; a group dedicated to people with mental health issues who are fighting isolation, fostering community, and, of course, baking. They have events, cookbooks, stories, poetry, and now a feature length self titled documentary. Dayna first contacted Southeastern Psychiatric Associates several months ago, inquiring about TMS. TMS is ..read more

In the world of mental health treatment, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. At Southeastern Psychiatric Associates TMS Center, we understand the importance of offering a range of therapies and treatments to cater to individual needs. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is one such option that we provide, and it plays a vital role in complementing other therapies. In this blog post, we will delve into why combining TMS with medications and psychotherapy can be a powerful approach to mental health treatment. Many individuals living with mental health conditions rely on medications to m ..read more

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a common and often disabling condition. It is commonly seen in survivors of childhood physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. It is characterized by disturbances of attachment (intense and unstable relationships, fear of abandonment), emotional regulation (rapid and powerful mood swings, often into depression, anxiety, or anger) and sense of self (dissociation, not recognizing one’s own identity, and feelings of numbness or emptiness). Many people with BPD self-harm or make suicide attempts or threats. They often have difficulty managing their lives and ..read more

Neuroplasticity, the brain’s remarkable ability to reorganize and adapt, is a concept that holds promise in the realm of mental health treatment. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of neuroplasticity and explore how Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy harnesses this phenomenon to benefit individuals dealing with mental health conditions. Understanding Neuroplasticity: Neuroplasticity, often referred to as the brain’s “plastic” or malleable nature, refers to its capacity to restructure and adapt in response to experiences, learning, and injury. Contrary to ea ..read more