Our clinic offers transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy using NeuroStar Advanced Therapy for Mental Health, which is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment that is covered by most major insurance companies for patients aged 18 and above. It was designed as an alternative treatment option for patients who have not found relief from antidepressant medications. We use TMS therapy to treat major depressive disorder (MDD), both with and without anxiety symptoms also present.
After seven-weeks of treatments delivered during 20-minute daily sessions in our office, NeuroStar TMS Therapy has been proven to improve symptom relief associated with MDD. It will train the brain to enhance activity on its own, which will allow a person to experience long-lasting relief from symptoms. As there is no effect on your alertness, you can drive home after your treatment and get back to your normal activities right away.
MDD, also known as clinical depression, is one of the most common mental health conditions and can affect up to 17% of the population. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5), which is the main guideline used for the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders, advises that for patients to be diagnosed with MDD, they must experience a depressed mood or decreased interest that causes social or occupational impairment, along with four of the following:
Like many mental health conditions, there is a proven relationship between major depressive disorder and the brain. Abnormalities in brain structure and function are associated with MDD as well as lowered activity in brain structures that regulate mood, emotion, and behavior. As a result, you could see improvement in your through TMS Therapy treatment in our Beaumont office.
Research demonstrates that up to 75% of patients who present with clinical depression also experience anxiety. These two conditions tend to go together and having them simultaneously is known as having MDD with anxiety.
Major depressive disorder with anxiety has commonalities with MDD, but it is different in that patients also experience distinct anxiety symptoms. According to the DSM-5, patients diagnosed with MDD with anxiety also experience the following symptoms:
These conditions could lead to poorer health outcomes for these patients compared to their counterparts who only have clinical depression. These patients tend to experience worse prognosis, poorer functioning, and an overall poorer quality of life. TMS Therapy could be a treatment option for patients experiencing these conditions in Beaumont. Our office staff would be happy to address any concerns during a consultation.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy is a safe and effective proven treatment for patients diagnosed with MDD (with or without anxiety). It could be especially effective for patients who have struggled to find relief with medications.
NeuroStar has been proven to offer long-lasting relief of depression symptoms and has helped patients experience elevated mood, a reduction in depression days, and an increased desire to socialize. Speak with one of our care coordinators today to discover if you are a good candidate for Beaumont NeuroStar TMS Therapy.
