What is TMS Therapy?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an innovative form of therapy for those suffering from various mental health disorders. This medication-free treatment is used to combat the symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and many other pressing mental health conditions. TMS has been relevant for over 40 years but has gained significant traction within the past decade. At Serenity Mental Health Centers, we specialize in administering TMS treatment for our patients and are proud to call it our signature treatment option. Our goal has always been to help patients take back their lives and, with TMS, we have found that we can help them do just that.
TMS therapy works but utilizing fields of electromagnetic pulses, similar to those of an MRI, to target and stimulate specific areas of the brain that are commonly found to be underactive in individuals with mental health disorders. Those with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and more have been proven to have fewer active neuropathways and neurotransmitters within the brain that make it improbable for the standard circulation of key neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, and more are essential when it comes to proper brain function and emotional regulation. TMS helps restore and revitalize the transmission of these neurotransmitters.
How Is TMS Therapy Administered?
Our mission is to remove barriers for patients, making healing more accessible and straightforward. As part of this mission, we ensure TMS therapy sessions are peaceful and positive. During each session, the patient will sit comfortably in a chair while we perform the TMS therapy. The particular areas of the brain involved in mood regulation and emotional well-being will be targeted by the device. No surgery, anesthesia, or any form of sedation is required.
What Can I Expect After TMS Therapy Treatment?
Within the first few weeks of treatment, many patients report a notable reduction in their tell-tale symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mood disorders. It is important to note that although the effects of TMS are evident within just a few weeks, many patients report significant improvements even earlier than that. Many of the commonly expressed outcomes of TMS have included better concentration, improved mood, enhanced energy levels, and overall improvement in daily life.
Keep in mind that individual results may vary. For instance, some patients can experience substantial relief within just a few weeks, while others could have more subtle changes within a few weeks. It is also worth noting that regular follow-up sessions may be necessary depending on the patient, their condition, and their individual treatment plan.
What Are the Benefits of TMS Therapy?
- Painless and Medication-Free: TMS is an outpatient procedure that does not require surgery or anesthesia, allowing patients to relax during the procedure and get back to work or their normal everyday activities.
- Evidence-Based: Numerous studies validate the effectiveness of TMS treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health conditions.
- Safe with Minimal Side Effects: Most of our patients experience little to no side effects from TMS therapy. Those who do often report brief headaches or a mild tapping sensation at the treatment site, which subsides quickly.
- Tailored Approach: Serenity Mental Health Centers focuses on what works best for the patient, ensuring each treatment plan and TMS session aligns with the individual's needs.
TMS Therapy Reviews
Tolulope's experience with TMS therapy has been excellent. She is patient and really kind, even if the initial consultation took some time to schedule.
Serenity Mental Health Centers in Southlake has a very kind and responsive staff! A breathe of fresh air when a lot of psychiatrist offices send you straight to a robot or voicemail!
Extremely educated about Ketamine therapy. My depression symptoms improved, despite the exorbitant cost.
Dr. Clay has given me my life, family, and friends back to me. When I first started seeing Dr. Clay, I was so depressed and anxious that I didn’t go out of the house. Dr. Clay’s medical assistant on my first appointment told me that he would never give up on me and he never has. Flash forward to now, and I’m seeing my friends, family, going out to run errands on my own, and even going to see my beloved sister in Colorado March 1st with our daughter. I am SO thankful for Dr. Clay and his team at Serenity Mental Health. They are a huge blessing and I feel so lucky to have found them!
My psychiatrist is named Dr. Colvin and he is an excellent person to count on for aid with mental health. He has prescribed medicine for me that has worked wonders in my life, and he continues to meet my concerns by providing more medication when needed. Alongside him, the staff is extremely flexible with their availability, and whenever I’ve needed to change a date on the calendar for appointments, they have been swift and generous to meet those needs as well. I’d recommend Serenity to anyone that is struggling to battle the demons in their head; they have changed my life and I know they will do the same for you as well.
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Who Is A Good Candidate for TMS Therapy?
Good candidates for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation often include those who have not responded well to traditional pharmacological treatments for mood disorders. For instance: Adults with depression who have had trouble responding to traditional medications could benefit significantly from TMS therapy. If that sounds like you, then TMS may be a great option to consider. TMS therapy is particularly helpful for those who have treatment-resistant conditions, which usually become apparent when conventional therapies fail to foster satisfactory results.
The ideal candidate for TMS should have a confirmed diagnosis of a mood disorder and no physical or mental conditions that would specifically keep them from receiving magnetic therapy. This includes metal implants in the head, certain medical devices, or any feelings of discomfort/anxiety relating to the treatment itself. That said, we are happy to share that 84% of individuals who opt for TMS therapy report significant relief from their symptoms with 78% of them reaching remission from their symptoms. So, if you’re asking yourself: “What is TMS good for?”, just check the numbers; the numbers won’t lie!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there side effects to TMS therapy?
As with most treatments, there could be certain side effects with TMS therapy. You may experience minor headaches, pain at the simulation site, and muscle twitching after treatment. This should not last long, however, and will go away on its own. TMS therapy is known to be a very safe and effective treatment method.
How effective is TMS therapy?
The results speak for themselves: 75% of individuals who opt for TMS treatment experience significant relief from their symptoms with 51% reaching symptom remission – a truly remarkable success rate.
How does TMS therapy work?
You've likely realized that when you're depressed, you have less energy. But also, your brain cells, which distribute serotonin and dopamine, are tired, too. TMS therapy is used to give these cells more energy, which allows more efficient serotonin and dopamine delivery. TMS therapy is the most studied mental health treatment in the world, and we are proud to offer it to our patients.
TMS: A Simple Solution
Battling depression can be challenging, but our team is here to support you along the way. We provide top-tier TMS treatment for depression. Rooted in our patient-first philosophy, we emphasize ease of healing, offering the most advanced care tailored to your unique needs.
