Brain

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

May 22, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can be a highly effective treatment for severe depression and other medication-resistant mental health disorders.

Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders

May 10, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

As many as 20% of kids develop a tic during childhood. Usually they fade away on their own, but sometimes they point to a disorder like Tourette syndrome.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS): Uses and risks

February 3, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is an effective, relatively safe treatment for depression and other mental health issues.

How hormones affect your mental health

February 1, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Your hormones are always in flux, which affects your mental and physical health. Find out how to keep yours balanced for a healthier mind and body.

Dementia: Signs, types, causes, treatment

October 13, 2022 | Written by therapist.com team

Dementia is a group of neurologic symptoms characterized by a steady decline in cognitive functioning. Learn about the different types of dementia and how to...

The power of self-awareness: The mind (your superpower)

October 11, 2022 | Written by Hannah Smith, MA, LMHC, CGP

In part three of this four-part series, learn what mind-brain fusion, cognitive fusion, and brain babble are (and why they’re relevant).