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Dr. Chris Taplin – Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Dr. Chris Taplin,a psychiatrist and founder of Ottawa’s TMS Life clinic, joins us for a deep dive into one of the most promising frontiers in psychiatric care: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS. As clinicians, many of us have encountered the heartbreak of treatment-resistant depression — watching clients struggle despite best-practice psychotherapy and pharmacology. TMS offers a non-invasive, evidence-based alternative that
Ep 16 Breaking Ground: Dr. Taplin’s Mission to Make TMS Accessible in Ottawa
Discovering hope beyond traditional mental health treatments is a journey many Ottawans with depression have longed for. Dr. Chris Taplin brings that hope through Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a groundbreaking therapy now available at TMS Life Ottawa. As Dr. Taplin reveals in our conversation, his path to TMS began with frustration. Working with university students and military personnel, he repeatedly
What Conditions Can TMS Treat?
Note from the author, Taj Dhillon:“So… What Exactly Can You Treat with TMS?”If you’ve ever wondered whether Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is just for depression, or if it’s some kind of futuristic brain massage for anything that ails you – pull up a chair (preferably one with a head coil). This article dives into the full menu of disorders that
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Deep TMS
Note from the author, Taj Dhillon: The purpose of writing and sharing this content is because I believe every individual deserves to be empowered with medically relevant, accurate knowledge. TMS isn’t some mysterious, scary treatment – it’s science, it’s innovative, and it’s here to help. I believe in providing the highest standard of care while guiding you on your path
ADHD and Athletes
What are some of the negative and positive impacts of ADHD on an athlete? Negative impacts: Positive impacts:
What are the common types of OCD?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a serious mental health condition characterized by the presence of obsessions, compulsions or both. It is widely misunderstood and mis-represented in social media and general conversation. For example, many individuals will say, “that’s my OCD” and be referring to their perfectionistic tendencies which is actually 1 characteristic of OCPD (Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder). Obsessions are unwelcomed and
Depression and PTSD Treatments for Veterans in Ottawa
The presence of both depression and PTSD are common among veterans in Ottawa. Individuals who have served face many challenges that are different from the civilian population. For example, many veterans also face significant physical issues including tinnitus, hearing loss, chronic physical pain from repetitive training and mental angst at the lack of support from the military after discharge. Furthermore,
What type of depression do you have?
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a prevalent mental health condition in Ottawa and is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities. Depression presents differently from person to person. Here are some of the recognized subtypes of depression. Knowing the different typesof depression can help you or a loved one better understand the
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders are the most common mental health disorders present across the lifetime. Treatment of Anxiety Disorders is important in Ottawa. The ability to think ahead and future plan is a critical component of what make us human. However, this becomes problematic when this becomes out of control, leads to overthinking about hypothetical “what if” scenarios” and begins to negatively