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As COVID-19 impacts the world in an unprecedented way, it's more important than ever to support and manage your mental health. Anyone's resiliency can be taxed by factors such as loss of control, social isolation, fast-moving information, mortality fears, and an uncertain end date to this situation. For those already managing depression, maintaining your mental health during the coronavirus can be an even bigger challenge. However, there are many small things you can do to help yourself push through this difficult time. I'd like to offer some actionable strategies to preserve your physical and mental well-being during this crisis.
We all will need to establish a new sense of normal by modifying our lifestyle to stay physically well and sustain good mental health. Here are some simple steps to help you set up a new routine. Consider selecting one or two to start with, and then gradually adopt more habits from there:
Step 1: Wake up at the same time every day, even if it means you have to set an alarm.
Step 2: Take care of your normal hygiene tasks, such as showering and brushing your teeth.
Step 3: Get out of your pajamas and put on daytime clothes each day.
Step 4: Prepare breakfast, and continue to eat nutritious meals throughout the day using a variety of food groups. Do try to eat regularly, but avoid eating non-nutritious foods in excess. Also, avoid excessive alcohol consumption and illicit drug use.
Step 5: Utilize technology to reach out to friends and family , whether on the telephone or the internet. This will help you to feel more connected and less socially isolated.
Step 6: Get some exercise. It's just as important as ever.
Step 7: Go outside for some fresh air and sunshine while staying compliant with recommended social distancing guidelines.
Step 8: Establish a bedtime and stick to it each night so your circadian rhythm doesn't become imbalanced.
Additionally, challenge yourself with something that will exercise your mind, such as learning a new skill or playing a game with others in your household or with friends online. You may want to try building a model, painting by numbers, or knitting a scarf. Identify little things you can accomplish in a specific period of time, not big projects that might be difficult to accomplish or would take extended time to complete. These tasks can offer you a reprieve from the general feelings of uncertainty during this time.
Fostering a robust immune system and protecting your mental health during the coronavirus crisis are big parts of your overall well-being. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend
patients continue with their mental health care . While for some this may mean keeping up with talk therapy appointments and medication regimens, at Greenbrook NeuroHealth Centers we want you to feel reassured that you can still get TMS therapy at our locations, which remain open to provide needed care to our patients even as the world practices social distancing and sheltering in place.
To ensure your TMS treatments are provided as safely as possible, we are continually updating our policies and procedures to account for COVID-19 considerations. As of today:
A pandemic can challenge anyone's coping mechanisms. Disruptions to routines create barriers to coping strategies, which makes
managing your mental health during a crisis an additional trial to contend with. You may find yourself tending toward catastrophic thinking due to the narrative of this pandemic, which can create a harmful feedback loop. You may also find yourself tempted to adopt unproductive coping strategies.
You can prevent worsening symptoms by working on a healthy routine, staying mentally active, and avoiding maladaptive behaviors, such as sitting on the couch all day or not connecting with friends and family. Don't hesitate to reach out to a professional if you need to. Let your provider know if you have difficulties with sleep or nutrition, you develop thoughts of self-harm, or you notice your symptoms getting worse over time. If you are taking medications, make sure to take them as prescribed. Don't compensate by taking more than prescribed or try to ration them by taking less. If you need immediate help, please refer to our list of emergency resources .
Above all,
stay engaged in your mental health care. Getting support and treatment for your mental health is no less important than fixing a broken arm or seeing a cardiologist for heart disease. Mental health treatment should not wait, so please
reach out to us if you need assistance. We at Greenbrook TMS care about your well-being. We will be here for you during this pandemic and as you take steps to recover.
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NeuroStar Adult Indications for Use
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
NeuroStar Adolescent Indications for Use
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is indicated as an adjunct for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adolescent patients (15-21).
Important Safety Information
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.
The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient; they occur during the TMS treatment course and do not occur for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).
Visit neurostar.com for full safety and prescribing information.
Important Safety Information
What is the most important information I should know about SPRAVATO®?
SPRAVATO® can cause serious side effects, including:
Do not take SPRAVATO® if you:
If you are not sure if you have any of the above conditions, talk to your healthcare provider before taking SPRAVATO®.
Before you take SPRAVATO®, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines that you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Taking SPRAVATO® with certain medicine may cause side effects.
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take central nervous system (CNS) depressants, psychostimulants, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) medicine. Keep a list of them to show to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How will I take SPRAVATO®?
What should I avoid while taking SPRAVATO®?
Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything where you need to be completely alert after taking SPRAVATO®. Do not take part in these activities until the next day following a restful sleep. See “What is the most important information I should know about SPRAVATO®?”
What are the possible side effects of SPRAVATO®?
SPRAVATO® may cause serious side effects including:
See “What is the most important information I should know about SPRAVATO®?”
Increased blood pressure. SPRAVATO® can cause a temporary increase in your blood pressure that may last for about 4 hours after taking a dose. Your healthcare provider will check your blood pressure before taking SPRAVATO® and for at least 2 hours after you take SPRAVATO®. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden severe headache, change in vision, or seizures after taking SPRAVATO®.
Problems with thinking clearly. Tell your healthcare provider if you have problems thinking or remembering.
Bladder problems. Tell your healthcare provider if you develop trouble urinating, such as a frequent or urgent need to urinate, pain when urinating, or urinating frequently at night.
The most common side effects of SPRAVATO® include:
If these common side effects occur, they usually happen right after taking SPRAVATO® and go away the same day.
These are not all the possible side effects of SPRAVATO®.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Johnson & Johnson at 1-800-526-7736, or to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is SPRAVATO® (esketamine) CIII nasal spray?
SPRAVATO® is a prescription medicine used:
SPRAVATO® is not for use as a medicine to prevent or relieve pain (anesthetic). It is not known if SPRAVATO® is safe or effective as an anesthetic medicine.
It is not known if SPRAVATO® is safe and effective for use in preventing suicide or in reducing suicidal thoughts or actions. SPRAVATO® is not for use in place of hospitalization if your healthcare provider determines that hospitalization is needed, even if improvement is experienced after the first dose of SPRAVATO®.
It is not known if SPRAVATO® is safe and effective in children.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS, and Medication Guide for SPRAVATO® and discuss any questions you may have with your healthcare provider.
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