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How Long Do TMS Results Last: A Look Into the Longevity of Treatment
TMSPersistent feelings of emptiness, hopelessness, and emotional heaviness mark depressive episodes. For some individuals, these symptoms continue despite appropriate therapy and medication. When standard treatments fail to provide relief, the condition is referred to as treatment-resistant depression – a serious challenge affecting many individuals today. Between 2022 and 2023, the overall rate of those between the […]
Does Aetna Cover Psychiatry: A Look into Specific Insurance Coverages
Mental Health TreatmentSeeking mental health care can feel overwhelming – you don’t know what your insurance will cover or what providers even accept it. Delaying treatment only worsens these feelings of anxiety and depression, furthering mental anguish. Californians are no strangers to poor mental health, with 31.7% reporting symptoms of an anxiety and/or depressive disorder in February […]
Do You Need a Referral to See a Psychiatrist? Here’s How to Get Connected to Mental Health Care
Mental Health TreatmentInitiating mental health care is a courageous and important step. However, the extended process – often beginning with a primary care visit, followed by a referral, and lasting weeks or even months before an appointment is scheduled – can be discouraging. Do you need a referral to see a psychiatrist? The short answer is no, […]
Understanding the Side Effects of Ketamine Therapy
KetamineIn California, the use of ketamine is rising rapidly. A study analyzing data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that ketamine use among U.S. adults increased from 2015-2019, and again from 2021-2022. This growing trend, which includes therapeutic applications, highlights why it’s more important than ever to understand the side effects […]
Rewiring the Brain: What is Ketamine Neuroplasticity?
KetamineFor teens who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or suicidal thoughts, emerging research in neuroscience offers a powerful message: the brain is capable of change. This ability is known as neuroplasticity, and it’s the foundation of new and more effective treatment approaches, like ketamine therapy. In California alone, nearly one in three high school […]
Ketamine Therapy vs. Traditional Antidepressants: Which Is Right for You?
KetamineWas your teen’s mental health affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? Even before the pandemic, the rate at which teens and young adults were being prescribed antidepressant medication was rising. According to a study published in 2024 by the American Academy of Pediatrics, however, the rate at which antidepressants were given to teens and young adults […]
Does Insurance Cover TMS? A Guide to Navigating Costs and Coverage
TMSAre you living with depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that medication and therapy haven’t been helping with? Have you, for years, blamed yourself for symptoms that have held you back from living the life you deserve? If this sounds like you, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy might be covered by your insurance company. TMS is a […]
Seeing a Psychiatrist: Will Insurance Cover It?
BlogMany insurance companies offer coverage of behavioral healthcare, which includes psychiatric services. You will have to pay out of pocket for medical and mental health costs until you pay a certain amount, which is called a deductible, but insurance companies are required by law to offer equal quality insurance to both mental and physical health […]
Can TMS Help With Treatment-Resistant Depression? A Closer Look at How TMS Is Helpful in Finding Relief
TMSHave you been experiencing depression that doesn’t seem to be going away and is impacting your ability to accomplish simple tasks? Does it feel like you have tried everything to treat this condition, but your symptoms are not getting better (and might even be getting worse)? You are not alone. Approximately 1 in 24 Californians […]
Can Ketamine Therapy Help You When Other Treatments Haven’t Worked? Understanding How Ketamine Helps With Treatment-Resistant Depression
BlogA study of 1.7 million people that was conducted between 2017 and 2021 showed that depression prevalence in Southern California increased by 60%. This meant that 26,010 more people were affected by this condition which comes with many debilitating symptoms. When traditional treatment methods fail, it can feel like there is no path forward. At […]