Or browse by what you are trying to figure out. Every article is written and reviewed by Nefretiri Abat, PMHNP-BC, JD.
New to this? These answer the questions almost everyone asks first.
Whether your plan pays, what it costs, and what to do if you are denied.
How TMS, Spravato and medication differ, and how to choose between them.
Next steps after a partial response, a relapse, or no response at all.
Sessions, side effects, timelines and what to expect day to day.
Evaluation, treatment and living with adult ADHD.
Understanding depression, including when it has not responded to treatment.
Anxiety, OCD and other conditions we treat.
UnitedHealthcare generally covers Spravato for treatment-resistant depression with prior authorization. Here is what they ask for.
Aetna generally covers Spravato for treatment-resistant depression with prior authorization. Here is what they ask for and what
Nine specific questions that move an appointment forward when antidepressants are not working.
When someone you love is not improving on antidepressants, there are specific and useful things you can do.
Spravato is FDA-approved for adults with treatment-resistant depression. Here is who qualifies, who does not, and what each
Most adults who have tried two antidepressants without enough relief qualify for TMS. Here is the full list
An antidepressant that worked and then stopped affects a substantial share of people. Here is why it happens
Antidepressants fail for specific reasons, and most of them are findable. Here are the six most common, and
If two or more antidepressants have not helped at an adequate dose and duration, that pattern has a
Medi-Cal covers Spravato for treatment-resistant depression through most managed care plans, with prior authorization and step therapy. See
Short answer: The evidence for standalone social skills training in ADHD is weak. The largest systematic review to
Short answer: A standard TMS course runs five days a week for about six weeks, roughly 30 to
Short answer: The most common side effects of TMS are scalp discomfort at the treatment site and headache.
What “anxious depression” means Anxious depression refers to major depressive disorder accompanied by prominent anxiety symptoms. It is
Is TMS approved for OCD? Yes. TMS is FDA-cleared as an adjunct treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults.
Does UnitedHealthcare cover TMS? Yes. UnitedHealthcare covers TMS as medically necessary for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, with prior
