When you are living with depression, it can feel like even the simplest parts of your day take more energy than you have. Many people feel isolated during this experience, but you are not alone; many caring professionals understand what you are facing.
This is where treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) offer a new sense of hope. NeuroStar TMS therapy in Memorial fits well with the idea that depression often needs a whole-person approach, one that supports both your mind and your heart. This treatment works in conjunction with therapy and healthy lifestyle choices to guide you toward more steady healing. If you are looking for an option that feels supportive, calm, and not overwhelming, this may be a meaningful next step.
Depression does not show up the same way for everyone, and some forms of depression do not respond well to medication alone. Your brain may not react strongly to antidepressants, or the side effects may make it hard to stay on a medication long enough to see improvement. Sometimes the areas of the brain that influence mood are not fully activated by medication, which means you might feel only a small shift or no real change at all. When this happens, many people in Memorial begin exploring options like NeuroStar TMS treatment as part of a broader care plan.
It also helps to remember that medication can only reach part of what depression affects. Depression touches your thoughts, emotions, energy, and relationships. A warm, supportive care environment can make a huge difference. When you sit with a team that listens, slows down, and understands your struggles, moving forward feels more possible, and that is what you receive from the team at AMS Health & Wellness. With us, you are an active part of your own healing, and with the right tools and support, your efforts can be more effective.
TMS uses focused magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of the brain that help regulate mood. NeuroStar is one of the most widely studied FDA-cleared TMS systems for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) who have not improved with traditional antidepressants. It is non-invasive, does not involve medication, and does not require anesthesia, meaning you can return to normal activities immediately after every session. For many people in Memorial, this makes NeuroStar TMS therapy a practical and manageable option for depression treatment.
TMS also fits naturally into a whole-person approach because it supports the brain while you keep working through your experiences in therapy and practicing healthier habits in your daily life. Many people say they feel more able to engage in therapy once TMS begins lifting some of the heaviness of depression. When your environment feels calm and your providers truly care about what you are going through, it becomes easier for both your heart and mind to heal together.
Depression can make even daily tasks feel overwhelming, especially when medication has not given you the relief you need. TMS offers a research-supported, non-invasive option that works alongside your overall health plan rather than replacing it. It can help create the mental space you need to get more out of therapy and the supportive relationships in your life. Our practice provides a warm, comforting environment where you can feel heard and understood as you move toward wellness.
If you feel ready to explore new options, consider NeuroStar TMS therapy in Memorial. Our team is here to support you, and we encourage you to take the next step in your healing by reaching out. Contact our supportive team to schedule a consultation today.
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.
