What type of depression does TMS treat?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is an FDA-approved treatment used for patients with severe major depressive disorder, or treatment-resistant depression.
What defines treatment-resistant depression?
Treatment-Resistant Depression, or TRD, refers to a depressive disorder not responding to talk therapy or medication. Antidepressant medications don’t work for everyone. In fact, ⅔ of people don’t get adequate relief from the first one they try, and switching medications doesn’t always help. Similarly, patients may have experienced unpleasant side effects from other forms of therapy while also not addressing the core problem. TMS is a severe depression treatment offering a non-invasive approach to therapy when all other avenues have failed.
Who provides TMS therapy near me?
At SunCloud Health, we see you as more than just your diagnosis – and we’re committed to your long-term healing and progress. Our TMS therapists are located at our Residential Treatment Center at 1535 Lake Cook Road in Northbrook, IL. Contact us at (847) 348-8264 to schedule a consultation.
What should I expect during a transcranial magnetic stimulation procedure?
Most TMS treatments last between 20 and 60 minutes, with patients remaining awake throughout the procedure. The SunCloud Health care team will help you get comfortable and your TMS therapist will stay with you throughout your session.
TMS therapy gains effectiveness over a series of sessions rather than taking effect all at once. Your care team will talk with you about the number of sessions recommended and the best schedule to follow. We then coordinate with your primary care physician and other health providers as needed to deliver quality care that addresses your individual needs.
What are the possible side effects of TMS?
One of the greatest benefits of TMS for treatment-resistant depression is the low risk for side effects. When compared with medications, shock treatment, and other standard therapies often used for depression and other mental health conditions, transcranial Magnetic Stimulation has few if any troubling side effects. They might include:
- Tingling or muscle contractions during the procedure
- Mild headaches or brief light-headedness
- Slight discomfort near where the magnetic device is placed
Seizures are possible, but two large-scale studies revealed no incidents of seizures during TMS treatment. When compared with medications, shock treatment, and other standard therapies often used for depression and other mental health conditions, TMS has few if any troubling side effects.
