Everyday life can be challenging when you feel overwhelmed by depression. You may have tried antidepressants and talk therapy but seen little to no success. If you are searching for a non-invasive and effective option to help lighten that burden, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy might be a promising alternative.
At Synergy Strive, we understand how difficult it can be to find the right treatment. We are proud to offer NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy at our offices in Columbia, Towson, and Silver Spring. Read on to learn more about the benefits of TMS therapy and how it can possibly help relieve your depression symptoms.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy presents a powerful treatment option when you have not benefited from one or more antidepressants. This non-invasive, non-medication alternative is FDA-cleared for treatment-resistant depression and anxious depression. It uses magnetic fields to stimulate your nerve cells in the areas of your brain that control and regulate mood, which often show underactivity in brain scans of patients suffering from major depression disorder.
By targeting small magnetic pulses to specific areas of the brain, TMS can stimulate and activate dormant synapses. This can strengthen the brain’s ability to regulate mood and break away from depressive thought patterns.
During your treatment session, you will be seated in a comfortable chair with a small cap on your head. Your therapist will initially conduct a mapping session to determine the ideal areas for your treatment. They will mark this spot on a cap which you will wear during subsequent treatment sessions. Your therapist will place a small curved magnetic coil against your scalp. As you receive the magnetic pulses, you will hear a clicking sound and feel a tap on your head. Sessions typically last about 20 to 40 minutes, and you can return to your daily activities immediately afterward. Since it does not impact alertness or memory, you can drive yourself to and from your treatment sessions.
For the greatest efficacy, we recommend a three- to six-week course of treatment with sessions scheduled four to five times weekly.
Neurostar Advanced TMS is a good option for adults with clinical depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or anxious depression. Some key benefits include:
Numerous studies have proven that TMS treatment is effective in providing relief from symptoms of treatment-resistant depression. Symptom relief may take a few weeks of treatment. Remission rates vary, but many of our patients remain symptom-free for a year.
NeuroStar can be a very affordable alternative. Many major insurance providers, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare, cover the costs of this treatment.
Ready to take control of your depression? Get the mental health care you need. Our caring and compassionate staff will get you started immediately, not weeks or months.
At Synergy Strive, we work tirelessly to help you stabilize and start your journey to recovery as soon as possible. Call us today to learn more about the benefits of TMS therapy and how it can help you live a better life.
