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Cocaine, whether in its powdered or freebase (crack) form, casts a long, dark shadow over mental health. The toll it takes on the mind manifests in various ways, from mood disturbances to severe depression during the dreaded comedown. This potent drug directly interferes with the reabsorption of dopamine by neurons, unleashing a cascade of mental … Read more

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive method to treat depression, anxiety and certain types of pain.  It offers an effective and drug-free alternative to traditional approaches. By utilizing magnetic stimulation to target specific regions of the brain, rTMS taps into the brain’s intricate electrical workings to bring about therapeutic effects. Why magnetic stimulation? … Read more

In June Dr Deshpande attended the Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress 2021 event to deliver a presentation entitled “Comparison of Intermittent Theta Bursts and Standard High Frequency Protocols For rTMS In Patients With Depression In A Clinic In Manchester, UK”. This presentation was given to show the results of our research into the effectiveness … Read more

There is often an assumption that because someone is really good at a sport, they must have both a healthy body and healthy mind. Success and fortune don’t make you immune to depression, it can happen to anyone at any time. In fact, recent studies have shown that elite sportspeople have higher levels of depression … Read more

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Chronic pain affects more than a third of the UK adult population, with depression impacting around 4% of Britons aged 18 and above. Pain and depression are closely linked. Pain can cause depression … Read more

The word ‘corona’ has become so frightening and frustrating for all of us. I think, it’s fair to say the world has changed since the beginning of this year. We have spent billions of pounds over the years on nuclear warfare programs, space programs and defense, but this tiny, invisible virus comes and terrifies us … Read more

During the festive season, there’s an expectation that you should be surrounded by your friends and family, enjoying the holidays and appreciating what you have. Through other people’s eyes that’s a wonderful thing. To them, that’s what Christmas is all about. However, for some people it can be a difficult and lonely time. For many different … Read more

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.15″] Depression affects 20% of people suffering with cancer, whilst anxiety affects a further 10%.* As a cancer patient, you may develop depression and anxiety for a variety of reasons, including concerns over your diagnosis, the pain you’re experiencing, your family history of depression … Read more