Explaining TMS TreatmentEasy To Understand ArticleBy Dr. Thomas HughesCLICK TO WATCH VIDEOCLICK TO READ Why TMS for depression works TMS stands for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. In order to talk, walk, think, and feel, our bodies need to send signals from one area of the body to another. This is done via electrical signals amongst neurons…
I Have Depression.Why Can’t I Sleep?By Dr. Thomas HughesCLICK TO READ Introduction As a psychiatrist, sleep disturbance is one of the most frequent complaints that I encounter from depressed patients. Complaints about sleep typically fall into 4 categories: Difficulty falling asleep Difficulty staying asleep Oversleeping Poor sleep quality There is also the possibility of a…
TMS Ruined My Life?(A Must Read If Curious About TMS)By Dr. Thomas HughesCLICK TO READ Is TMS for depression a safe option? The internet says yes AND no. If you are searching online for information about TMS for depression, you are likely looking for both the benefits and side effects of the procedure. The drawback…
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a procedure used to target key areas of the brain that are underactive in people with depression. An image of an underactive brain is provided lower down on this page. It is not (electroconvulsive therapy ect). During a treatment session, a magnet similar in strength to that used in a…
Our Guest: Allison Anthony, LCSW What She Does: Allison Anthony is a therapist specializing in grief counseling and trauma work in Los Angeles. Episode Summary: Thomas Hughes, founder of the C.U.B.E. Mental Health Services, a Glendale, CA-based mental health practice, dives into Allison Anthony’s background to discover what led her to become a therapist specializing…
If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD or appears to be showing symptoms, you might be wondering what to do. It’s not easy for those with this condition to interact and communicate with loved ones and colleagues. This mental disorder also makes it challenging to maintain healthy boundaries and relationships with others.
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD as often called, is a mental health condition caused by trauma. Everyone experiences trauma at some point in their lives that causes them to feel upset, stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by their experience. These feelings are usually normal and tend to resolve with time. But for some people, they happen…
Anxiety is a common reaction for children. Normal anxiety starts in infancy and peaks at specific times of development during early childhood. In most cases, children outgrow their anxiety as they grow older and become more aware and efficient at regulating their emotions. However, some children don’t outgrow their anxiety. Instead, they experience unique challenges…
If you’ve been feeling more worried or anxious than usual, you are not alone. Many people today feel like their anxiety, and stress levels are much higher than tolerable or normal. Every day, we are faced with stressful and unexpected situations that can make it difficult to feel calm and optimistic. But there is a…
Counseling with an LGBTQIA+ is a valuable resource designed to help those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual heal from common and personal issues unique to their circumstances. These concerns include conversion therapy, intergenerational trauma, self-awareness, and self-acceptance.