Benefits of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Santa Monica

Benefits of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

If you are considering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy to treat your depression, you are probably wondering what the treatment plan looks like and how you will benefit from the procedure. This article will walk you through the treatment basics and the benefits of TMS as compared to other treatments for depression.

What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a technique used to treat depression in cases where the patient has become resistant to other treatments.

Are you a patient who has taken antidepressant drugs for months without getting better?

Have you tried talk therapy without success?

TMS may be the right treatment for you.

How is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation done?

TMS treatment is administered using an electromagnetic coil that stimulates your brain to reactivate inactive nerve cells. Treatment is simple and effective.

It involves 30 therapy sessions within a duration of 6 to 8 weeks.

Benefits of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

• The treatment is external and non-invasive. It doesn’t disrupt the normal working of your body. The electromagnetic coil is only placed on your scalp.
• The treatment is effective and fast compared to other treatments that can take months or years. A typical TMS session takes approximately 30 minutes. Most patients get better after 6 weeks.
• The treatment doesn’t cause undesirable side effects. Patients can quickly return to their daily activities after a therapy session.
• Even though it stimulates the brain, the magnetic pulses released don’t leave any damage to the brain.
• It is the best treatment for a patient who has MDD (Major Depressive Disorder).

If you would like to get help for your depression, contact us. Our doctors will do a physical and psychiatric analysis to determine whether you are a good candidate for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.