It can be overwhelming to live with a mental illness and undergo standard treatments only to find that they do not provide the relief you need. It is understandable to look beyond the traditional options for assistance with your symptoms.
NeuroStar transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is a potentially viable treatment option. This FDA-cleared, non-invasive therapy applies magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of your brain responsible for mood control, helping to reduce symptoms and restore balance.
One of the first steps toward determining whether TMS may benefit you is answering a common question: What conditions are treated by TMS therapy? To help answer this key question, here are the primary conditions treated with this advanced therapy.
NeuroStar TMS therapy is FDA-cleared for treating major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults whose depression has not responded to antidepressant medication. MDD is a serious mental health condition that may affect how you feel, think, and carry out daily activities. Symptoms can include:
Medications and therapy can work for many people with MDD, but some still experience symptoms after trying multiple antidepressants. If you are struggling with this mental health disorder, NeuroStar TMS therapy offers another treatment option by stimulating underactive areas of your brain that are involved in mood regulation.
Another condition that may benefit from NeuroStar TMS treatment is depression with comorbid anxiety—also called anxious depression. This involves coexisting symptoms, including:
As depressive and anxious symptoms can reinforce each other, treating both effectively can be challenging. NeuroStar TMS therapy targets the specific brain pathways involved in mood and stress regulation and may help if your anxious depression has not responded to traditional approaches.
NeuroStar TMS therapy is also FDA-cleared as an adjunct treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in adults. For this condition, NeuroStar TMS is designed to be used in conjunction with other treatments—such as medication and cognitive behavioral therapy—rather than as a replacement treatment.
OCD is characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors intended to reduce distress. While first-line therapies help many people, some continue to experience disruptive symptoms. NeuroStar TMS treatment can be added to your existing care plan to help manage your symptoms by stimulating specific brain regions linked to OCD.
It is important to note that NeuroStar TMS therapy is not FDA-cleared as a treatment option for all mental or neurological conditions. For example, it is not cleared for post-traumatic stress disorder or for off-label uses. This ensures treatment recommendations remain consistent with current research and safety standards.
If you are experiencing MDD, depression with comorbid anxiety, or OCD, and other treatments have provided little relief, NeuroStar TMS therapy may be worth considering. With over 7.4 million treatments delivered to more than 202,000 patients, NeuroStar TMS therapy offers a well-researched and compassionate option for those seeking new hope.
Our team will review your medical history, discuss past treatments you have tried for your condition, and determine whether the NeuroStar TMS therapy approach could benefit you.
Do not let symptoms stand in the way of the life you deserve. If you have any questions about NeuroStar TMS therapy—including “What conditions are treated by TMS therapy?”—contact our compassionate mental health professionals at Synergy Strive today. Together, we can determine whether this therapy could be right for you.
