Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • New rapid five-day protocol application of transcranial magnetic stimulation brain for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression seems to be of equal efficacy of the standard six- week treatment cycle.

    February 26, 2026

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 26, 2026 Source:New brain stimulation approach could treat depression in just 5 days Reference:Efficacy of 5 × 5 accelerated versus conventional repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for treatment-resistant depression. 

  • Health Canada approves first pill to reverse postpartum depression withing days of starting it.

    December 10, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 10, 2025 Source:Health Canada approves 1st pill to treat postpartum depression

  • There are likely multiple reasons for men to have irritability, depression and diminished strength as they age. I am not convinced that it all falls under the moniker of Irritable Male Syndrome.

    September 25, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 25, 2025 Source:Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS) Is An Actual Condition — And It Could Explain A Lot

  • Exercise is an excellent first-line adjunct for the treatment of depression. However the patient’s motivation to do so hinges upon the severity of symptoms of the disease.

    September 15, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 15, 2025 Source:Exercise should be first-line treatment for depression, Ottawa researcher says

  • McGill researchers identify blood markers linked to teen depression and brain changes

    June 10, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 10, 2025 Source:McGill researchers identify blood markers linked to teen depression and brain changes

  • We May Soon Have a Blood Test to Predict Postpartum Depression

    May 9, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 9, 2025 Source:We May Soon Have a Blood Test to Predict Postpartum Depression

  • Are antidepressants addictive? There is a difference between dependence and addiction. Experts weigh in on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s comments

    March 3, 2025

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 3, 2025 Source:Are antidepressants addictive? Experts weigh in on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s comments

  • How psilocybin, the psychedelic in mushrooms, may rewire the brain to ease depression, anxiety and more

    October 15, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 15, 2024 Source:How psilocybin, the psychedelic in mushrooms, may rewire the brain to ease depression, anxiety and more

  • Ketamine therapy can help people with depression, but also requires professional supervision to mitigate risks.

    August 22, 2024

    Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 22, 2024 Source:Ketamine therapy can help people with depression, but also poses risks: experts

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