People with Major Depressive Disorder now are able to access a highly successful, innovative treatment that only takes a short amount of time to produce big results. With Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy, patients at NWA Psychiatry can receive fast treatment for major depression without medication, pain, or side effects. “I feel like I am […]
Category Archives: Northwest Arkansas Psychiatry
Coping with Anxiety During Coronavirus
by Randall Staley, MD Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry Northwest Arkansas Psychiatry, a MANA Clinic We are all aware of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) circulating throughout Arkansas, the United States, and the world. This virus has caused more than just physical health impacts. It has disrupted the lives of people worldwide, most recently right […]
Anger Management: Handling Anger in a Healthy Way
Anger isn’t necessarily good or bad — it’s a normal emotion that every person feels. It’s a reaction to stressful or unpredictable situations. Anger itself isn’t inherently bad, but the actions that follow can be. Violence and behaviors resulting in emotional or physical harm to self or others, feeling angry all the time, or feeling […]
Therapist vs. Psychologist vs. Psychiatrist: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference among a therapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist? For many people these three terms are used interchangeably — but they shouldn’t be. While therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists often work together closely to improve a patient’s mental health, they are distinct professions. Here is some information to help you understand these different medical professions, and […]
Common Questions About ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is often talked about, but the information you may hear about ADHD isn’t always accurate. It’s important to seek information from reliable sources – such as your doctor – in order to avoid confusion or misinformation about ADHD. Here are a few answers to common questions about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. What causes ADHD? The […]
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy
Living with depression is hard, but can be especially difficult when one treatment after another doesn’t help. You lose hope. Will you ever feel better? Finding the right treatment can take time but TMS may be the treatment that will make you feel like you again. Northwest Arkansas Psychiatry, a MANA Clinic, is proud to […]
ADHD or Spirited Child?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 11% (or 6.4 million) children in the United States were diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in 2011. The number of children diagnosed with ADHD continues to rise. Some people attribute this to an increased awareness, while others blame over diagnosis. This debate has […]