YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Mercy Health-Youngstown has added a new tool to its suite of behavioral health services: transcranial magnetic stimulation. The technology, used to help with the treatment of depression, delivers magnetic pulses to the parts of the brain responsible for mood control. Patients having the procedure done will sit in a chair while medical […]
The Youngstown Behavioral Health team is now using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) by: WKBN Staff Posted: Feb 22, 2021 / 09:45 PM EST / Updated: Feb 22, 2021 / 09:56 PM EST YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Mercy Health announced Monday a new tool they are using to battle severe depression for patients. The Youngstown Behavioral […]
February 22, 2021 1 min read Source/Disclosures Disclosures: One study author reports several financial disclosures. The other authors report no relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email […]
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - The COVID pandemic has forced any already existing mental health crisis to the forefront. And because resources for improving our mental health are limited -- like going to the gym and being social overall, there’s something you can practice in the comfort of your own home, or any time for that […]
Share on PinterestA new study finds for some teenage boys playing video games may lead to more social interaction. Alys Tomlinson/Getty Images A new study published in Psychological Medicine suggests that a nuanced approach may be needed to understand how types of screen-time activities affect adolescents. Regular video game use was linked to a lower […]
Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc has submitted supplemental New Drug Applications (sNDAs) to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the use of lumateperone in the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar I or II disorder, both as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy. The sNDA submissions are supported by data from 2 global randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled […]
February 22, 2021 2 min read Source/Disclosures Disclosures: One study author reports various financial disclosures. The other authors report no relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an […]
If depression is making it more difficult for some unemployed people to land a job, one type of therapy may help, research suggests. In a new study, 41% of unemployed or underemployed people undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) found a new job or went from part- to full-time work by the end of the 16-week […]
Priyanka Chopra Jonas struggled with depression following the death of her father. The 38-year-old actress lost her dad, Ashok, in 2013 and has now said the devastating loss took its toll on her mental health, as she spent years feeling “vulnerable”. Speaking to HELLO! Magazine, she said: “Dada was a massive influence and cheerleader in […]
Monday, February 22, 2021 FDA will evaluate claims and other information on a dietary supplement’s website to establish the product’s “intended use.” In general, a dietary supplement is allowed to make claims about having an effect on the “structure” or a “function” of the human body. If FDA finds that the product is intended for […]
