Depression can be a very challenging condition to live with, and when it is treatment-resistant, it can feel insurmountable. Since this type of depression is not easily treated with medication or therapy, our patients often feel hopeless and overwhelmed. At AMS Health & Wellness, we understand how treatment-resistant depression can seriously impact your daily living and overall quality of life.
That is why we strongly recommend NeuroStar Advanced transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy, a mental health option specially designed for treatment-resistant depression. NeuroStar TMS is a ground-breaking, non-invasive, and non-surgical treatment that offers an alternative to traditional methods such as medication and therapy. Explore the role of TMS in managing treatment-resistant depression with us at AMS Health & Wellness.
Depression is not just psychological. It is a physical impairment that deeply affects your brain and its functioning. It disrupts activity in important brain regions that regulate mood, behavior, and cognition, including:
This disruption affects how you process emotions and handle daily tasks. Most importantly, depression impairs a vital brain function called neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is your brain’s ability to adapt, reorganize, and recover from challenges. When you are depressed, it is harder for your brain to adapt and thrive. Understanding how depression affects your brain is the first step toward finding effective treatment and reclaiming your well-being.
Treatments such as antidepressant medications help regulate brain processes and improve functioning on a chemical level. However, some patients experience a form of depression that is treatment-resistant; this means that their symptoms persist despite treatment. If you have treatment-resistant depression, NeuroStar TMS may play an important therapeutic role in your healing journey.
At our office, we offer NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy, the #1 physician-recommended treatment for depression and other mental health issues. The treatment works by using magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain linked to depression.
During your treatment sessions, our TMS technician will perform your procedure using a specialized NeuroStar TMS treatment device. This device consists of a small electromagnetic coil that is placed against your scalp, sending repeated magnetic pulses to the brain, which helps stimulate underactive brain areas. By stimulating these key brain regions, NeuroStar TMS plays a role in enhancing brain activity and improving connections between neurons, promoting better neuroplasticity and ultimately alleviating treatment-resistant depression symptoms.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy is a cutting-edge mental health treatment that could be a major factor in bringing you progressive relief from treatment-resistant depression. Unlike some treatments that may offer immediate but short-lived results, NeuroStar TMS requires multiple sessions to be effective.
It works like a training program for your brain: each session builds upon the last, gradually leading to long-term results. In a treatment program that takes less than two months to complete, NeuroStar TMS encourages your brain to develop healthier thinking patterns, allowing you to experience long-lasting, sustainable relief from your depression symptoms.
If you have more questions about the role of TMS in managing treatment-resistant depression, bring them to us during your consultation with our specialists. At AMS Health & Wellness, we can answer all your questions and help you access the best treatments for your needs. We specialize in creating customized treatment programs for our patients.
Discover how NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy can help you experience hope and relief from your treatment-resistant depression. Schedule your free consultation with one of our highly qualified mental health specialists today.
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Adult Indications for Use
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Adolescent Indications for Use
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is indicated as an adjunct for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adolescent patients (15-21).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.
Important Safety Information
The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient; they occur during the TMS treatment course and do not occur for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy should not be used with patients who have non-removable conductive metal in or near the head. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy has not been studied in patients who have not received prior antidepressant treatment.
