Post-traumatic Stress Disorder is a condition that may develop in people who have experienced a traumatic event. While it’s widely associated with veterans returning from war, victims of sexual abuse and assault, domestic violence, or robbery, any serious physical or psychological injury can be affected […]
Category: Mental Health
A Call To Rally: June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can develop in victims or even witnesses of a traumatic event. It is believed that as many as 8 percent of Americans are suffering from PTSD at any given time. That means if you’re traveling on a […]
Science and Statistics of Mental Illness
With 50 million Americans suffering from some form of mental illness or disorder, it’s no wonder scientists and psychologists have spent so much time trying to better understand what causes many of these disorders. Fortunately, the science behind illness, especially brain disorders, has made treatment […]
Why is There a Stigma About Mental Illness?
There’s no denying that society is more aware of mental illness today than in years past. With high-profile celebrities, such as Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mel Gibson or Brooke Shields, speaking out about their disorders, mental health issues are getting a lot more press. In 2012, a […]
10 Films About Mental Illness
One out of every four adults over the age of 18 in the United States suffers from mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. This is an estimated 57.7 million people, making mental disorders the leading cause of disability in America. It’s […]
TMS Therapy Study Confirms Long Term Effectiveness
Dr. A. Mohammad have been at the forefront of TMS Therapy (TransCranial Magnetic Stimulation) since the FDA approved the system to treat patients with Major Depressive Disorder. The treatment is performed through TMS, which is a pulse magnetic field produced using precision pulse Technology that […]