Even though transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is a relatively recent innovation compared to other mental health treatments, it has been proven remarkably effective.
Hundreds of years of research and development have shaped the history of TMS therapy as a mental health treatment option. In this article, we will explore how TMS has emerged as an effective treatment and why it is one of the most preferred treatments for our patients at AMS Health and Wellness.
TMS therapy treats several conditions, including depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. At AMS Health and Wellness, we proudly offer the #1 physician-recommended TMS treatment in the world, NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy.
Medical and neuroscience researchers have explored the effects of electricity and magnetism on our brain activity since the late 1700s. To understand how the brain works and how it functions, many of these early experiments explored how our brains could be changed with electricity and magnetism.
In 1985, Dr. Anthony Barker made an important discovery: Stimulating the brain with magnetic fields can improve its activity without the need for surgery or other invasive procedures. This idea inspired the concept of TMS therapy.
Over the years, neurobiologists and other research scientists, including Dr. Mark George and Dr. Helen Mayberg, experimented with the therapeutic capabilities of TMS. These scientists discovered that TMS can help treat mental health problems, like depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxious depression, especially in patients who did not respond to traditional treatments like antidepressants.
To this day, researchers continue to explore other uses for TMS for mental health, including treating:
Neurobiologists and medical researchers are making significant advancements in these therapeutic areas.
In 2008, TMS achieved a huge milestone when the United States FDA approved it for treating medication-resistant depression. This further legitimized TMS as an alternative to medication, psychotherapy, and other treatments.
Another milestone occurred in 2013 when TMS became part of the treatments for mental health covered by major insurance companies. Many major health insurance companies now cover TMS for adult patients, including Medicaid, Medicare, and Tricare. Some companies even cover TMS for adolescents over 15.
With advancements and innovations in technology and digital healthcare, TMS therapy has emerged as an ideal treatment for patients looking for a gentle, safe, and non-invasive treatment option. The TMS devices used today, including NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy, are precise, effective, and safe because they only target the areas of the brain that need stimulation. This results in targeted treatment that causes far fewer side effects and better results for patients.
At AMS Health and Wellness, we proudly offer NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy for our patients. If you are over the age of 15 and you are experiencing depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or anxious depression, NeuroStar could be the ideal mental health treatment for you.
At AMS Health and Wellness, we offer the #1 doctor-recommended TMS treatment worldwide, NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy. NeuroStar is ideal for qualifying adult and adolescent (15+) patients who experience major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or anxious depression.
Knowing the history of TMS therapy can help you feel empowered to take control of your mental health. We sincerely understand how challenging it can be to live with depression, anxiety, or OCD, and we are here to help patients every step of the way throughout their treatment journey. Speak to our clinicians today to discover if NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy is right for you.
