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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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Seasonal Depression Treatment in Ottawa
Given the Northern latitude of Ottawa, it is common to experience a dip in mood during the colder winter months with darker days. However, for some, this change in mood can be more than just a temporary slump. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a subtype of major depressive disorder, is a condition characterized by recurrent, seasonal episodes of depression. The hallmark
Depression Treatment in Ottawa: TMS or Ketamine?
When it comes to treating a resistant depression in Ottawa, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Depression is a complex mental health condition, and what works best for one person may not be as effective for another. Two emerging treatments, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Ketamine therapy, have gained the most attention in recent years. These new depression treatments are now
