Olympia Center for TMS & Psychiatry
Holistic Mental Health Care
This is a brain stimulation technique that’s been used to treat conditions such as depression for almost ten years in Australia, but which has not been funded through Medicare and so has had very limited availability. Soon, it will be available on the Medicare Benefits Schedule for people with depression that hasn’t responded to other …
As the global COVID-19 pandemic lessens, mental health care professionals are now concerned with confronting post-COVID stress disorder. To understand the connection between the psychological impact of COVID-19 and PTSD, an Italian survey (the COVID-19-PTSD questionnaire) was created to study this connection. “These results are relevant from a clinical point of view because they suggest …
A new survey that assessed the mental health impact of COVID-19 across the globe shows high rates of trauma and clinical mood disorders related to the pandemic. The survey, carried out by Sapien Labs, was conducted in eight English-speaking countries and included 49,000 adults. It showed that 57% of respondents experienced some COVID-19-related adversity or trauma. …
It’s hard to believe, but the COVID-19 pandemic has entered its second year. A lot of factors have had an effect on the mental health of people in our state: illness, job loss, the weather, and much more. Like so many others the Cutler Family has been trying to navigate work, family and school in …
The 10 Misconceptions About Psychiatry That Can Be Harmful Psychiatry has long been subject to criticism and debate. Back in the 1960s, a movement was launched to fix loopholes in the existing mental health practices. It was a healthy, constructive movement then, aiming at larger than life goals. Today, the very core of this constructive movement has …
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is fast becoming a common treatment for patients suffering from depression and comorbid anxiety. This is due to its high efficacy rate and non-invasive nature. However, one thing that remains variable is the treatment frequency and how long lasting the benefits are. As an alternative, or addition to, medication and talk therapy, …
We are pleased to offer our patients telehealth visits by video conference through our EMR (Athena Health) software. Visit our Telehealth Visits page for more details on if you are eligible for a virtual visit, how to prepare for a successful video visit, and more!
**NWWC has been welcoming back our patients since May 4th, 2020 due to the governor lifting the order to delay wellness visits and non-urgent procedures. Our friendly front desk staff are happy to schedule your next appointment. Please provide your own mask as we will be observing universal masking.** Our MAs/RNs, our Receptionists, and our …
