TMS Therapy for Depression TMS therapy for depression works by stimulating a part of the brain that is involved in moods and emotions. This is not electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and does not cause memory loss or harmful side effects. TMS Therapy – What to Expect During TMS therapy for depression, a patient sits in a …
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 …
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation procedure that may help patients with severe depression. TMS elicits magnetic energy, which turns into electrical current underneath the patient’s skull, to help regulate the patient’s emotions. TMS is an adjunct treatment that works along with medication and is non-invasive (does not require surgery). How long …
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 An individual with depression can receive TMS therapy to stimulate a region of the brain that affects emotions and moods. ECT is not the same as TMS therapy and does not result in memory loss or harmful side effects. The magnetic field is lowered to reach the brain, and it …
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