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Author: Nefretiri Abat, JD, PMHNP-BC

Am I a Candidate for Spravato?

Spravato is FDA-approved for adults with treatment-resistant depression. Here is who qualifies, who does not, and what each session requires.

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Am I a Candidate for TMS Therapy?

Most adults who have tried two antidepressants without enough relief qualify for TMS. Here is the full list of who does and does not.

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My Antidepressant Stopped Working. What Now?

An antidepressant that worked and then stopped affects a substantial share of people. Here is why it happens and what to do next.

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Why Don’t Antidepressants Work for Me?

Antidepressants fail for specific reasons, and most of them are findable. Here are the six most common, and what to do about each.

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I’ve Tried Three Antidepressants and Nothing Works. What Are My Options?

If two or more antidepressants have not helped at an adequate dose and duration, that pattern has a clinical name and it narrows what to try next. A clinician walks through what to recheck first

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Does Medi-Cal Cover Spravato in California?

Medi-Cal covers Spravato for treatment-resistant depression through most managed care plans, with prior authorization and step therapy. See who qualifies and how coverage works.

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Does Social Skills Training Work for ADHD? What the Evidence Shows

Short answer: The evidence for standalone social skills training in ADHD is weak. The largest systematic review to date, covering 25 randomized trials and 2,690 children, found no clinically meaningful improvement in teacher-rated social skills.

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How Long Does TMS Take to Work?

Short answer: A standard TMS course runs five days a week for about six weeks, roughly 30 to 36 sessions, followed by a taper. Most people who respond begin noticing change somewhere between week two

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TMS Therapy Side Effects: What to Expect and How Common They Are

Short answer: The most common side effects of TMS are scalp discomfort at the treatment site and headache. Both are usually mild to moderate, tend to ease after the first week of treatment, and rarely

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TMS for Anxious Depression

What “anxious depression” means Anxious depression refers to major depressive disorder accompanied by prominent anxiety symptoms. It is a common presentation and is associated with a lower response to some antidepressants. TMS is FDA-cleared to

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