The biopsychosocial model and its importance This approach that we name biopsychosocial model, pertains to biological, psychological and social factors and their relationship with illness, health and other human interactions. This model was first described by a cardiologist names Dr George Engel and nowadays it is accepted widely by all healthcare professionals worldwide. This model […]
TMS treatment Yorkshire Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) technology was initially developed in Sheffield (Yorkshire), at the Hallamshire hospital by Prof. Anthony Barker and Colleagues. This lead to research and development of clinical treatments for psychiatric disorders such as depression. In 2008, the FDA approved the treatment for depression and TMS has been used widely and […]
How to support a loved one through depression When a family member, a spouse or a friend suffers from depression, your encouragement and support can play an important role in their recovery. You can help them overcome negative thoughts, regain energy, cope with depressive symptoms and help enjoy life again. But, your loved one’s depression can […]
Keeping good mental health It is very important to get most from life and in order to do that one should be healthy both physically and mentally. So mental health should be taken care of in addition to physical health. Mental health is actually easier to take care of as it requires just a few […]
TMS Treatment Feedback I loved my time going to the clinic I loved my time going to the clinic. It was very private and you felt like the only person having treatment there. Nima was wonderful at making you feel at ease and being there at any point if you had any questions and was […]
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation & Neuroplasticity Neuroplasticity is also known as brain plasticity. It is the process in which connections between brain cells called neuronal synapses are altered. This is due to the effect of behavioural, environmental or neural changes. Consider your brain is like a photographic film. When you photograph a mountain, your film is […]
Anxiety Treatments Before we get on to anxiety treatments, lets first briefly mention what anxiety is. The feeling of unease, worry or fear constitute the general definition of anxiety. It could be severe or it could be mild. Everyone can have feelings of anxiety at some point in life for example during exams, but this […]