TMS and Spravato for Depression

Depression Beyond the Pill: How TMS and Spravato Fit Into a Modern Depression Plan TMS and Spravato are FDA-cleared for depression that hasn’t responded to medication alone. What each treatment actually is, who it’s for, and what to expect over four to nine weeks. Written and Reviewed By Dr. Erin Amato, M.D. Board-Certified Psychiatrist · […]

Root Causes of Depression

Depression The Hidden Root Causes of Depression Your Workup May Be Missing Depression can look like a brain problem when it’s really a gut, hormone, inflammation, or nutrient problem. Six root causes worth asking your doctor about before adjusting a prescription. Written and Reviewed By Dr. Erin Amato, M.D. Board-Certified Psychiatrist · Medical Director, Montana […]

Why Antidepressants Fail

Depression Why Antidepressants Fail Nearly 1 in 3 Patients: What It Really Means Roughly a third of patients don’t fully respond to antidepressants, and it’s rarely you, it’s usually the tool. What the STAR*D trial actually showed, the phrase this psychiatrist stopped using, and what to try next. Written and Reviewed By Dr. Erin Amato, […]

Practicing Gratitude

Grateful people tend to engage in other health-promoting behaviors more regularly.