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About TMS Therapy for Depression
The History of TMS Therapy
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has been studied since the 1980s to explore nerve pathways that carry signals from the brain to the spinal cord and muscles. In the late 1990s, researchers began investigating TMS as a potential treatment for depression, leading to more than 100 randomized, controlled trials worldwide.
NeuroStar TMS Therapy, FDA-cleared in October 2008, is specifically designed for adults with major depressive disorder who have not found sufficient relief from antidepressant medications. Using pulsed magnetic fields, TMS stimulates targeted areas of the brain associated with mood regulation, offering a non-invasive, drug-free treatment for depression.
TMS therapy is a short outpatient procedure, performed under the supervision
of your psychiatrist while you remain awake and alert. A standard course typically includes 36 sessions, with each treatment lasting less than 18 minutes, making it a convenient option for adults seeking treatment-resistant depression relief.
How TMS Therapy Works
At Concierge TMS, we use best-in-class NeuroStar TMS equipment to provide targeted, non-invasive treatment for depression. Watch the video below to learn about the mechanism of action behind NeuroStar TMS and how it stimulates specific areas of the brain involved in mood regulation.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Schwartz will explain the principles of TMS in greater detail and discuss how this FDA-approved, drug-free therapy can help patients with treatment-resistant depression achieve lasting relief.