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When Depression Does Not Respond to Medication: Understanding Treatment Resistant Depression
If you have tried medication after medication and still do not feel like yourself, you are not out of options. Here is what treatment resistant depression is, why it happens, and what advanced care can offer. Depression is one of the most common health conditions in the world, and it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people believe
How TMS Calms the Brain’s Suicide Risk Circuits: New Evidence for Civilians and Veterans
A look at how repetitive TMS may reduce suicide risk, both by easing depression and by directly calming the brain networks tied to suicidal thinking. Suicide is one of the most urgent problems in mental health care today. Worldwide, more than 700,000 people die by suicide every year, and for every death there are many more people quietly struggling with
Understanding Operator Syndrome in CAF and RCMP Veterans
If you served with the Canadian Armed Forces or the RCMP and now find yourself feeling worn down in ways you cannot quite explain, you are not alone, and you are not broken. Many career operators, veterans, and first responders carry a mix of symptoms that do not fit neatly into a single diagnosis. Clinicians and researchers have started calling
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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
New Depression Treatment in Ottawa for Athletes
Several studies have indicated that the prevalence of depression in athletes is roughly in line with that of the general population, with estimates ranging from 10% to 30%. Additional Factors contributing to depression in athletes include the stress of competition, injury, performance expectations, and the pressure to balance sport and life responsibilities. In addition, there continues to exist the stigma
Post-Partum Depression: Ottawa
Postpartum depression, often abbreviated as PPD, is a complex and serious mental health condition that affects new mothers after giving birth. It differs from the “baby blues,” a milder and more common emotional state that many women experience shortly after childbirth. Postpartum depression, on the other hand, is characterized by intense and prolonged feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion, which
