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Helping our patients find relief from their depression by using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy

Our practice has officially closed on Friday, January 20, 2023. It has been our privilege to have had the opportunity to meet the healthcare needs for individuals throughout the community. In California, since the passage of SB-221 which went into effect starting July 2022, health plans and insurances are required to provide timely access to care including follow up appointments for primary care a

nd specialist appointments as well as for other mental health follow-up appointments within 10-15 days. Information is also available at the following link:

https://www.dmhc.ca.gov/healthcareincalifornia/yourhealthcarerights/timelyaccesstocare.aspx

06/19/2023

❤️💛💚 'Dream like Martin, Fight like Malcom, Write like Maya, Challenge like Rosa, Lead like Harriet.'

Here's to celebrating freedom today and every day. ...

06/18/2023

Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads out there!

❤️Thank you for being such an inspiration and always being there when we need you.

05/19/2023

When the stress response is constantly activated in our bodies, a number of medical issues can occur.

👉Stress is a contributing factor to high blood pressure, irritable bowel conditions, hypertension, and even strokes, so working on reducing stress is a valuable investment to your future health.

To reduce chronic stress in your life, consider incorporating this relaxation technique into your daily routine:

⭐Autogenic relaxation - Paying attention to your body is a great way to reduce stress. People who practice this form of relaxation focus on peaceful images or words while tuning into their breathing, heart rate, and physical sensations.

05/15/2023

Moving can be a very stressful time in your life, but it doesn't always have to be! 🌆

Managing your state of mind😄

🙌Feel the feels – Give yourself permission to feel what you feel, but also take self-care measures to steady yourself in the moment and build resiliency.

🙌Manage your emotions – If you find yourself overwhelmed with grief because you have to say goodbye, or frustration because you have so much to get done, or anger because other members of your household aren’t doing their part, or whatever else, consider using calming techniques, like meditation, breathing exercises, yoga, or something else that relaxes you. Also, consider working out pent up tension, literally, by going for a brisk walk, doing strength exercises, or another physical activity that you enjoy.*

🙌Take care of yourself – To promote your overall well-being, cover the basics of getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods and moving your body.

🙌Get familiar with your new community – Another great way to get peace of mind and help yourself optimistically move forward is to get a feel for your new community. Whether in person or virtually, explore where you’re headed and map out essentials you’ll need to know, like the nearest grocery store and your route to school or work, as well as places and things of interest to you, such as libraries, parks, museums, cafes or whatever else you may want to check out.

05/12/2023

How stress can affect you 🌻

👉When you’re stressed or anxious, your body reacts as if it is under attack. Your body goes into the “fight-or-flight” response, and releases hormones to speed your heart rate and breathing, increase blood pressure, and make your muscles tense.

👉This stress reaction is good if you need to avoid danger. But if you constantly feel stressed, your body’s natural fight-or-flight response lasts too long, and your blood pressure may stay high. This is bad for your heart and body. Stress can also affect your emotions. It can make you feel moody, tense, upset, depressed and even hopeless.

👉But when you are able to relax your mind and body, your body stops producing high levels of the stress hormones. The fight-or-flight response can decrease, and you return to a state of calm, both physically and mentally.

👉That’s how your mind and body work together, and why mindfully nurturing their connection can support your health and well-being.

05/08/2023

How thoughts and feelings can affect your health 🌻

Your brain produces chemicals that can improve your health, such as endorphins, which are natural painkillers, and gamma globulin, which strengthens your immune system.

Research shows what your brain produces depends in part on your thoughts, feelings and expectations. For example, if you’re ill, but you have hope and a positive attitude and you believe that you’ll get better, your brain is likely to produce chemicals that will boost your body’s healing power. On the flipside, negative thoughts and emotions can keep your brain from producing some of the chemicals that help your body heal, and also can increase stress hormones, like cortisol. Exposing your body to stress hormones over long periods of time can be bad for your health.

This doesn’t mean you should blame yourself for getting sick or feeling down about a health problem. Some illnesses are beyond your control. It just means your thoughts and state of mind are helpful resources you can use.

05/05/2023

What is the mind-body connection? And why is it so important? 🌻

👉Your mind and body are powerful partners. How you think can affect how you feel. And how you feel can affect your thinking.

👉An example of this mind-body connection is how your body responds to stress. Constant worry and stress over jobs, finances, relationships or other problems can cause tense muscles, pain, headaches and stomach problems. It may also lead to high blood pressure or other serious problems.

👉On the other hand, constant pain or a health problem like heart disease can affect your emotions. You might become depressed, anxious and stressed, which could affect how well you manage or cope with your illness.

👉But your mind can have a positive effect on your health, too. Having a positive outlook and letting anxious or negative thoughts go, may help you stay healthier overall. Having hope and finding healthier ways to cope with health challenges can be empowering and improve the body’s physical sensations.

05/02/2023

As Mental Health Awareness Month, May is a time to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues, as well as highlighting the ways how mental illness and addiction can affect all of us – patients, providers, families, and our society at large. 🙌

05/01/2023

5 quick tips for a good night's sleep! 😴

-Be physically active during the day
-Read a book before bedtime
-Create a comfortable sleeping environment
-Silence devices
-Try and get 7-9 hours of sleep and wake around the same time daily

Sources:
If you consistently feel tired during the day, despite spending enough time in bed at night, you may have a sleep disorder. Ask a physician or a sleep specialist for help.

Mind.org. How can I improve my sleep? mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mentalhealth-problems/sleep-problems/tips-to-improveyour-sleep/ Accessed January 18, 2023.

AgeUK. Getting a good night’s sleep.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/healthwellbeing/mind-body/getting-a-good-nightssleep/ Accessed January 18, 2023.

Sleep Foundation. Healthy sleep tips.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-habits Accessed January 18, 2023.

04/28/2023

De-stress with coloring! 🖍️📚
(Print out the last page and get out those crayons!)

🖌️Coloring is a healthy way to relieve stress. It can help the body relax and calm your mind. Here are some additional ways to help manage stress:
-Enjoy the simple pleasures
-Use positive self-talk
-Let things go
-Take a break from things around you

Sources:
Mayo Clinic Health System. Coloring is good for your health
American Heart Association. Four ways to deal with stress.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Injury prevention and control. Coping with stress. Helpguide.org. Stress management: How to reduce, prevent and cope with stress. National Institute of Mental Health. Fact sheet on stress.

04/24/2023

Needing a fun, creative way to talk to your teen about mental health?😄📢

👉For some families, talking about mental health may be an everyday occurrence. For other families, it may be a new topic, and it may feel a little awkward at first. But the more you do it, the more comfortable it will feel: for you and for them.

If you’re wondering how to get started, and get past one-word answers, these conversation starters can help! 🙌

Sources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Anxiety and depression in children. cdcgov/childrensmentalhealth/depression.html. Last reviewed March 22, 2021.

Steele RG, Hall JA, Christofferson JL. Conceptualizing digital stress in adolescents and young adults: Toward the development of an empirically based model. Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev. 2020 Mar;23(1):15–26. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31392451/.

Sherlock M, Wagstaff DL. Exploring the relationship between frequency of Instagram use, exposure to idealized images and psychological well-being in women. Psychol Pop Media Cult. 2019;8(4):482–490. psycnet.apa.org/record/2018-15210-001.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Anxiety and depression in children.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/depression.html. Last reviewed March 22, 2021.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Practicing gratitude works. cdc. gov/howrightnow/gratitude/index.html. Last reviewed April 16, 2021.

03/17/2023

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️

⭐We wish you:
~prosperity in business
~fortune in life
~good luck in love

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AN INTEGRATED APPROACH WITH YOU IN MIND.

Many current and mainstream psychotherapies fit into this definition. What is important to note is that as a clinic, we strive to provide the best treatment and care we can for each patient. That is why every treatment plan is developed with a case-by-case analysis by the provider and treatment team.

Our philosophy emphasizes wellness, lifestyle modifications, and the latest and most modern advances in medicine and counseling. We recognize that each patient is an individual and we use all our resources to craft perfectly tailored treatments. Our staff has many cultural backgrounds and experiences that translates into a very respectful and understanding environment of care for all cultures and backgrounds.

Integrated Clinical Neurosciences and Silicon Valley TMS provides a full range of integrated neuropsychiatric services to individuals in our community based on in-depth assessments, education, and collaboration with our referring professional community.

We provide patients in the surrounding Bay Area the latest in evidence-based depression treatments. We are pleased to be the only clinic in the Bay Area to offer five different forms of TMS Therapy for our patients.