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New TMS therapy for Depression

Advanced, Non-Invasive Treatment Now Available at Family Psychiatry

Family Psychiatry is proud to offer Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) using NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy, an innovative and FDA-cleared treatment for adults struggling with depression, especially those who have not found relief with medication.

TMS represents the latest technology in depression treatment and provides a safe, effective, and non-invasive option for eligible patients.

From Harvard Medical School publishing:

What is transcranial magnetic stimulation?

According to Harvard Medical School, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation used to treat depression.

TMS works by delivering focused magnetic pulses to specific areas of the brain known to regulate mood. These pulses help stimulate underactive brain regions associated with depression.

Key features of TMS therapy:

  • Non-invasive (no surgery or implants)

  • No anesthesia or sedation required

  • Performed entirely outside the body

  • Patients remain awake and alert during treatment

  • Minimal systemic side effects compared to medications or ECT

Is TMS Safe?

TMS is generally well tolerated and considered safe when administered by trained medical professionals.

Possible side effects:

  • Mild headache or scalp discomfort during or after treatment (most common)

  • Rare but serious risk of seizures

Because of this risk, TMS may not be appropriate for individuals with:

  • Epilepsy or seizure disorders

  • A history of serious head injury

  • Certain neurological conditions

A thorough psychiatric evaluation is completed before treatment to determine eligibility.

Does TMS work For Depression?

Clinical studies show that TMS therapy is effective for many individuals with treatment-resistant depression.

  • 50–60% of patients who did not respond to antidepressant medications experience a meaningful improvement

  • About one-third of patients achieve full remission, meaning depressive symptoms resolve completely

While results are encouraging, it’s important to understand that—like most depression treatments—results are not always permanent.

Everything You Need To Know About NeuroStar TMS Therapy

NeuroStar® TMS Therapy is one of the most widely studied and trusted TMS systems available today. It allows for precise targeting and personalized treatment planning, helping patients fight depression without the systemic side effects of medication.

With more than five million treatments delivered, this novel treatment to achieving remission is bringing new hope to people everyday.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Approximately 50% to 60% of people with depression who have tried and failed to receive benefit from medications experience a clinically meaningful response with TMS. About one-third of these individuals experience a full remission, meaning that their symptoms go away completely. It is important to acknowledge that these results, while encouraging, are not permanent. Like most other treatments for mood disorders, there is a high recurrence rate. However, most TMS patients feel better for many months after treatment stops, with the average length of response being a little more than a year. Some will opt to come back for subsequent rounds of treatment. A real-world study reported an 83% response rate. This means that 83% of patients that completed their NeuroStar treatment cycle saw measurable improvement in their depression symptoms.**,12

    The same real-world study reported a 62% remission rate. This means that 62% of patients that completed their NeuroStar treatment cycle likely wouldn’t be diagnosed with MDD if they were first being evaluated by their doctor.**,12

    Whereas the largest prospective clinical trial of major depressive disorder ever conducted, the STAR*D study, showed that likelihood of remission decreases with every subsequent medication.6,7,17,18"

    Please reference the page linked here on neurostar.com for full detail:

    https://neurostar.com/is-neurostar-safe-proven/

  • TMS is Ideal for patients who have been diagnosed with MDD and have not seen adequate results with their prescribed antidepressant treatments. If you have had to switch antidepressants multiple times due to side-effects and/or lack of results, you may qualify for full or partial coverage under your insurance. To find out more about TMS and if TMS is right for you, call now or request a consultation below!

  • It is important to trust the process and stay committed to all 36 treatments. Treatments take place 5 days a week through the completion of treatment. Each treatment is typically 19 minutes, but can take up to 38 minutes. You remain awake and alert during the treatment and may resume regular activities immediately afterwards.

  • Everyone’s experience with NeuroStar TMS is different. The timing of when you feel improvement in your depression symptoms might not be the same as other patients. Some individuals will start to feel positive results within the first week, while some may not feel them until the very end.

  • NeuroStar TMS is covered by Medicare and most national insurance carriers.

Virtual Brochure

Click here to download a virtual brochure to learn more about NeuroStar TMS and what to expect during treatments.

FDA Indications and Important Information:

The NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy System is indicated for:

  • The treatment of depressive episodes and reduction of anxiety symptoms in adult patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) who have not achieved satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medications

  • Use as an adjunct treatment for adult patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy is available by prescription only. A qualified physician will determine whether this treatment is appropriate for you. Individual results may vary.