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Stories of Impact

Marion’s Story: A way forward

After years of living with treatment-resistant depression, Marion had nearly lost hope. Then she underwent esketamine treatment and everything changed. The fast-acting treatment helped lift the fog and give Marion a renewed sense of possibility.
Stories of Impact

Michelle’s Story: Reclaiming joy through rTMS

After years of battling treatment-resistant depression, Michelle felt stuck in a cycle of hope and disappointment. But when she came to The Royal and received the innovative rTMS treatment, her life began to change. Within three weeks, she began to rediscover joy, reconnect with loved ones, and finally feel in control of her future.
Stories of Impact

Tracy’s Story: Running through the storm

Mental illness doesn’t always look like a crisis. Sometimes, it can be quiet. For Tracy, anxiety has been around for as long as he can remember—a constant hum in the background. Discovering running was a lifeline in managing his anxiety.
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