It has been estimated that 17% of Americans will experience depression at some point in their lives. Antidepressant medications, such as selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRI), are often the first line treatment for depression but they only work in 50–60% of people and there can be side effects ranging from headache to nausea, sexual dysfunction …

The  TMS Therapy system generates highly concentrated, magnetic fields which turn on and off very rapidly. These magnetic fields are the same type and strength as those produced by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. The treatment coil is applied to the head above the left prefrontal cortex. This part of the brain is involved …

Commons Questions About TMS Therapy  TMS therapy for depression stimulates a part of the brain that is involved in moods and emotions. It does not cause memory loss or harmful side effects, unlike electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Because magnetic pulses only reach a small portion of the brain directly beneath the treatment coil, moods are affected …

Depression is a dark and lonely abyss that many people find themselves in, often feeling as if there’s no way out. Yet we specialize in treating depression with TMS therapy. This FDA-approved procedure doesn’t require hospitalization or anesthesia because it works by stimulating the area of your brain responsible for moods and emotions. Unlike electroconvulsive …

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:  Depression Treatment & TMS Therapy  TMS ( transcranial magnetic …

How Does TMS Therapy Work? Magnetic pulses generate strong, brief magnetic fields that are identical to those generated by MRI machines. A treatment coil is placed on the patient’s head to deliver fields to the left prefrontal cortex, which is involved in mood regulation.  Magnetic pulses traveling through the brain only reach a small portion …

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is becoming popular as a treatment for therapy-resistant depression. That is because it has dramatically reduced the symptoms of depression in cases where psychotherapy and medications have failed. At our practice, we offer the most comfortable TMS procedure. With TMS therapy, our team can help treat the underlying cause of your …

Antidepressant medications and psychotherapy are the standard treatment for severe cases of depression. Nonetheless, these treatments are not effective for all patients. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation TMS is used as a substitute treatment in these situations.  How long does it take for TMS Therapy to be effective? In most cases, the patients’ recovery time depends solely …

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 …

A patient undergoing TMS therapy for depression sits in a chair while a helmet is placed gently on his or her head. An electromagnetic coil inside the helmet delivers brief magnetic fields to stimulate brain cells that are ‘asleep’ as a result of a major depressive disorder. Patients undergoing TMS therapy for depression are fully …