Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Struggling with depression?
Are traditional depression treatments not working the way you hoped?
Treating depression can be complicated. No single approach works for everyone. Those not responding to medications and psychotherapy can easily become frustrated. The feeling of hopelessness can become amplified.
Luckily, these days, psychiatrists and psychotherapists have a variety of proven methods and tools to treat depression and other mental health issues.
TMS is A New method available to help those with depression
What is TMS?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a painless, FDA-approved procedure used to treat symptoms of depression. The long name may seem a little scary and may even lead people to think of electroshock therapy.
Trust us, it’s nothing like that. TMS is performed in a tranquil office setting. It does not require sedation, IV lines, or anything put into the body. It’s actually similar to an MRI--a type of scan that gives doctors detailed images of organs and tissues in the body.
While fully alert and awake, the doctor places a safe insulated coil over the scalp. The coil gives brief magnetic pulses to the area of the brain known to play a role in mood regulation. It doesn’t hurt--in fact, you probably won’t feel a thing.
After the initial session, each of the following daily treatment session lasts about 20-30 minutes. Your doctor or psychiatrist will advise how many TMS treatments are appropriate to help with your depression.
How Does TMS Work?
The electromagnetic coil controlled by a computer program delivers bursts of magnetic energy to a specific area of the brain. These highly-focused magnetic bursts only affect a very small portion of the brain (about an inch). The rest of your brain remains untouched.
The targeted area of the brain is known as the prefrontal cortex. The TMS magnetic energy produces tiny electrical currents in the prefrontal cortex. These currents stimulate nerve cells in the brain (neurons) so they reactivate.
Once these neurons reactivate, you may start feeling relief from depression symptoms such as lack of energy, pain, and anxiety. Those eligible for TMS may see symptoms significantly improve after 4 to 6 weeks.
Is TMS Right for Me?
TMS is generally used when medications don’t help with symptoms of depression. Those who can’t tolerate antidepressant medications because of the side effects are also good candidates.
Good news: We are now in-network for TMS with Magellan, Blue Shield of CA, Anthem Blue Cross, and Cigna. Most PPO insurances also cover the costs of TMS for those who qualify.
If you are ready to explore depression treatment options like TMS, The Moment is ready to help. We are a physician-owned and managed wellness community focused on evidence-based and holistic mental health treatments.
The moment you step into our office you’ll notice we are not your typical doctor’s office. We don’t bounce you around from office to office to get services. In fact, we have a dedicated team of mental health professionals onsite ready to treat conditions like depression, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction.
Is TMS Right for You?
We can do a FREE pre-assessment over the phone.
We’ll answer your questions and discuss if TMS can help with your depression.
Give us a call at (424) 532-1552 or drop a query below.
