TMS for Depression

TMS is primarily used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD), sometimes simply called depression.

It’s generally recommended for those who haven’t found relief from medication and psychotherapy. This is called treatment-resistant depression.  Based on the recorded data of over 1000 participants undergoing Deep TMS treatment for MDD, 75% achieved a clinical response, with one in two achieving remissions.  

According to 2015 research Trusted Source, depression may be linked to reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex. This part of the brain is involved with depression symptoms, like low energy levels and appetite changes.

TMS may help by stimulating nerve cells and increasing activity in this area.

 Most people have experienced the sensation of tinnitus, or “ringing in the ears” at some point in life. Often occurring as a result of activities that involve very loud sounds, such as attending a rock concert, the individual might experience buzzing or high-pitched ringing sounds that resolve overnight in most cases.

Having experienced that strange sensation, imagine how disconcerting it would be to live each and every day with incessant tinnitus. About 50 million Americans experience tinnitus to some degree, with chronic tinnitus affecting nearly 20 million Americans, according to data provided by the American Tinnitus Association. The prevalence of tinnitus tends to increase with age, with most cases being diagnosed in individuals over age 50.

While the medical community does not claim to have a cure for the condition, there are some management interventions that can be quite effective in minimizing the discomfort associated with the symptoms of tinnitus. One of the most promising treatments for providing relief for individuals struggling with tinnitus is transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS. TMS is a safe, noninvasive brain stimulation technique that uses electro-magnetic intervention for treating tinnitus.