Depression is common in our world, and it can be treated with medication. There are many different types of antidepressants out there for you to choose from, including SSRIs and older drug classes like tricyclic antidepressants. These medications have been proven to work for the treatment of depression. But maybe you’ve tried antidepressant drugs before …

The TMS Therapy system uses magnetic pulses to generate intense, fast fields comparable to those generated by MRI machines. The treatment coil is positioned on the head over the left prefrontal cortex, which regulates mood and therefore is the location where these fields are concentrated. The treatment coil only reaches 2-3cm into your brain; the …

TMS was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2008 after being tested on over one hundred patients. TMS uses a metal coil placed on the scalp to generate rapidly changing magnetic fields. The induced electric currents cross the skull nearly unimpeded and depolarize cortical neurons in a specific location.  TMS Therapy Actually …

Our office employs a variety of TMS protocols to address a range of mental health issues including depression treatment. We have experienced TMS specialists who can customize a program for you. TMS Therapy for Depression Actually Works When it comes to treating depression, TMS is one of the best options. With traditional medications, success rates …

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved procedure for treating depression. Unlike ECT, which applies electricity, our TMS device employs cutting-edge technology to address the cause of depression using simple magnets. TMS also has numerous protocols that our office uses to address a range of mental conditions.  We have many TMS specialists who will customize …

How TMS Therapy Actually Works  Moods and emotions are controlled by a part of the brain that is stimulated during TMS therapy for depression. This therapy does not result in harmful side effects or memory loss, which is different from electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Magnetic pulses are administered through the brain, affecting mood with no adverse …

Background & History  TMS employs a coil placed on the scalp to generate rapidly alternating magnetic fields. These magnetic fields penetrate the skull and produce electric currents that depolarize neurons in a specific region of the frontal cortex. In 2008, the US Food and Drug Administration approved this procedure.  TMS is an extremely effective type …

Studies have shown that TMS is an effective way to treat various types of depression.  It was first studied on adult patients who had failed with previous treatments for major depressive disorder. What is TMS Therapy for Depression? TMS stands for “transcranial magnetic stimulation.” This process is used to treat depression by non-invasively stimulating the …

TMS Therapy has proven to be safe and effective in treating patients who were suffering from Major Depressive Disorder. This therapy was studied in adult patients, all of whom had not been receiving satisfactory improvement with previous treatments. Depression Treatment with NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is easy:  Therapy sessions are conducted in your doctor’s office  You …

Clinical trials have shown that TMS Therapy is both safe and effective for treating patients who had not been able to work with previous medication treatments. It was studied in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder, all of whom had not received satisfactory improvement with their prior medications. TMS Therapy & Treating Your Depression  …