Treating Depression and Other Illnesses Since 2011
Right in the middle of 2021’s Tokyo Olympics, world champion gymnast, Simon Biles, made the bravest move of her career: she removed herself from her team’s final competition. She cited her mental health as the reason, saying, “I have to do what’s right for me and focus on my mental health.” Just a few weeks …
How Many Veteran Suicides Happen Every Day, and What Can We Do About It? The veteran suicide rate is alarming: the VA (Veteran Administration) estimates, in a report released in 2020, that 6,435 veterans died by suicide in 2018. More veterans die by suicide than than we lose from combat. We are losing 6.500 veteran …
When beginning a course of treatment for any problem, it’s natural to have questions. Common concerns have to do with side effects, duration, and the potential for long-term changes. Fortunately, TMS side effects are mild, and a course of treatment averages just 4-6 weeks in length. During that period, each session lasts only about half …
Bipolar disorders are, by nature, challenging to treat. Type 1 and 2 bipolar disorder are characterized by manic episodes, in which the individual may make choices they would not otherwise make, as well as a depressive phase, in which they experience mood changes similar to someone with major depressive disorder. Because of the occurrence of …
Long Term Depression Management Dealing with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or bipolar disorder is often a long-term or even lifelong effort. Symptoms can be treated and remission achieved with the proper treatment plan, but the underlying psychological problem can remain. Sometimes, people feel okay while medicated and then decide to try tapering off, only to …
TMS Is FDA Approved FDA approval is a big step for any treatment or medication that comes to market. Not all treatments receive this approval — it’s not just a rubber stamp. Before new medical products and devices can be widely used or imported, the Food and Drug Administration takes time to evaluate their benefits …
TMS for Major Depressive Disorder Depression is a frequently misunderstood condition that prompts many questions from both patients and the people around them. What separates depression from normal and appropriate sadness? Why is one a psychological disorder and the other a perfectly healthy human experience? Why might someone seem completely happy on the outside, while …
Exercise can help you cope with symptoms of depression and anxiety. Imagine sitting still for an hour. Or two hours, or three or four. Maybe you can move your arms around and fidget your legs, but nothing else. You’re developing the sort of headache and neck ache that only come from staring at a screen …
Can I Afford TMS Therapy? What Does TMS Cost? Medical care can be expensive. In America’s health system, there are only a few options when it comes to paying for treatment. Some people have private insurance through their employer or that they buy independently. Others are able to use government plans like Medicare or Medicaid. …
TMS Side Effects It’s natural to weigh potential positive outcomes with potential negative outcomes when making any decision. It’s even more natural when that decision deals with your health. Everyone has seen those TV commercials for prescription medications where a sped-up voice reads all the negative side effects that might occur. Even though these commercials …
Treating Depression and Other Illnesses Since 2011
Southern Colorado TMS Center 3630 Sinton Rd , Colorado Springs, CO 80907
John L Fleming, MD, DLFAPA
Medical Director
Joe Hammock, PhD, MA
Clinical Director
Melissa Hammock, MA, MEd, LMFT
Services Director
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