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 …

Alternative Depression Treatment with TMS Is TMS an alternate depression treatment? There are several potential treatments for depression. Some include natural lifestyle changes while others involve the use of medications. The treatments can be classified as mainstream and alternative (complementary). What is TMS? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a treatment that uses magnetic fields to …

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 …

TMS Therapy employs magnetic fields to treat mood and behavior issues. In order to deliver the right amount of stimulation, MRI-strength magnetic fields are created with the TMS Therapy system. The treatment coil is positioned on the patient’s head over the left prefrontal cortex, which is associated with mood regulation.  The magnetic treatment coil only …

Our office employs a variety of TMS protocols to address a range of mental health issues including depression treatment. We have experienced TMS specialists who can customize a program for you. TMS Therapy for Depression Actually Works When it comes to treating depression, TMS is one of the best options. With traditional medications, success rates …

The  TMS Therapy system generates highly concentrated, magnetic fields which turn on and off very rapidly. These magnetic fields are the same type and strength as those produced by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. The treatment coil is applied to the head above the left prefrontal cortex. This part of the brain is involved …

Understanding TMS Therapy  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. Magnetic pulses traveling through the brain only reach a small portion directly beneath the treatment coil, affecting …

South Texas Mental Health Associates Neurostar TMS uses an MRI strength magnet to stimulate underactive areas of the brain. Done in office in as little as 19 minutes per day You are awake during treatment and can return to normal activities right away Covered by most health insurance plans including Tricare and Medicare