How to help a victim of domestic violence Domestic violence is defined as a pattern of abusive behavior in a relationship that is used by a companion to gain or maintain control over the other partner. Domestic violence includes many types of abuses; some of the main categories are: Physical abuse Sexual abuse Emotional abuse […]
Anxiety support At some point in our lives, many of us will witness someone close to us experience anxiety or stress or anxiety caused by depression. Thus, it can be challenging times for you to see a loved one go through these difficult times. Even though it is essential to look after your own mental […]
Resilience Resilience is the capacity to face challenging circumstances and adapt accordingly for the better. It is taking specific steps to build resilience, which is very helpful for mental health and wellbeing. It can reduce tensions and pressure and decrease the impact of daily stresses on your life. Resilience is not only the ability to […]
How can TMS help OCD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which people have recurring, intrusive thoughts, ideas or obsessions (sensations) that drive them to do something unwantedly and repetitively. Thus, these repetitive sensations are called compulsions and it can vary from individual to individual. Repetitive behaviors can include excessive hand washing, checking […]
How does TMS work? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive (no surgery), medication free and painless brain stimulation technique, uniquely used for mental health disorders. TMS treatment targets specific areas of the brain depending on what disorder it is treating. For example, the left-prefrontal cortex is where TMS targets in order to treat depression. […]
Sleep & Mental Health Sleep and mental health are closely connected. Disturbed sleep patterns or deprivation can lead to psychological problems. Also, people with mental health illnesses such as depression, anxiety, OCD, etc are more likely to suffer from insomnia or have sleep-related issues. Generally, practitioners view insomnia and sleep issues as a symptom of […]
The rTMS Centre’s 2019 successes 2019 has been a successful year for The rTMS Centre (Sheffield). These achievements have been recognised by the awards we have won. Additionally, the awards reflect on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) being an established treatment for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and OCD in the UK. The awarding […]
Cognitive abilities (development) “Cognition is basically the process behind thinking and developing a person’s understanding of the knowledge that they have obtained.” Piaget’s (1936) hypothesis of cognitive development explains how a child builds a psychological model of the world. He couldn’t help contradicting the possibility that insight was a fixed quality, and regarded cognitive development as a procedure that […]
How do antidepressants work? “Dr. Julie Holland is a board-certified psychiatrist in New York City. From 1996 to 2005, Dr. Holland ran the psychiatric emergency room of Bellevue Hospital on Saturday and Sunday nights.” She explains in this excellent BigThink video how antidepressants make it harder to cry and empathize. Dr. Julie Holland transfers the […]
TMS Maintenance Sessions TMS maintenance sessions are designed to preserve the benefits of TMS treatment. Some of the benefits of TMS treatment are as follows: Improved and stable mood Increased motivation and self-confidence Improved cognitive abilities such as concentration Reduced anxiety Reduced agitation and irritability Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation works by exciting or inhibiting certain parts […]