One of the most common brain disorders in the United States is major depressive disorder (MDD). Dysfunctional electrical activity in the limbic system, which lies deep in the brain, is one of the factors involved in the development of depression as well as many other...

With over 350 million people affected worldwide, depression is no doubt an incredibly real and serious issue. But, what exactly is going on inside of a depressed person? Is there a biological basis for these intense feelings of sadness? In the past, depression was...

Sleep is not only important for our moods, but our overall health. Poor quality of sleep can worsen psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more. Studies have also found that poor quality and quantity of sleep affect our hormones in...

Julia Kristina talks about supporting a loved one with depression. It’s not easy to support someone with depression nor is easy to experience depression. Many try to be supportive of their loved ones with the best of intentions but some of the things we do may not be...

A magnetic coil is placed over the skull and generates an electromagnetic field over the left prefrontal cortex. This generates action potentials to activate brain cells and with repeated sessions is hypothesized to cause longer standing changes. By increasing...

With about 14 million Americans suffering from depression, it is estimated that about 4 million are not benefiting from their medication management and other conventional treatment methods. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the leading...