The Science Behind TMS and Depression

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Many people in Virginia struggle with mood disorders, with depression being a very common mental health condition. At Bloom Health Centers, we understand the burden that depressive thoughts can bring and the impact they can have on your life. That is why we offer transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy by NeuroStar to our patients, treating their depression and other conditions. As a non-invasive procedure, NeuroStar TMS therapy can be a key step toward finding relief when traditional options have not been effective for you. Read on to learn about the science behind TMS and depression, and how it works to provide relief.
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What Is NeuroStar TMS Therapy?

NeuroStar TMS therapy is a noninvasive procedure that does not involve the use of medications to treat depression. Instead, it utilizes a sequence of strategic magnetic pulses to stimulate your brain cells. During a TMS session, a coil is positioned near your head and sends magnetic pulses specifically to the regions of your brain that control your mood. The magnetic pulses increase the activity of your brain cells, making it easier for you to break away from depressive thoughts.

How Can TMS Therapy Treat Depression?

Depression is often linked to reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex, the region responsible for mood regulation, decision-making, and emotional response. By stimulating this area with controlled magnetic pulses, it can help restore normal activity levels and improve communication between brain cells. After a few weeks of therapy, many of our patients report feeling gradual relief from symptoms, including persistent sadness, lack of energy, and difficulty concentrating. That is because, over a series of sessions, your brain’s natural ability to regulate emotions can improve, providing you with a foundation for long-term recovery. 

NeuroStar TMS therapy is FDA-cleared, and many scientific studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in providing relief from depressive symptoms in treatment-resistant patients. It can also be applied to treat other related concerns, including anxious depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Remission rates vary, but many of our patients remain symptom-free for a year.

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Benefits of TMS Treatment for Depression

Neurostimulation through NeuroStar TMS offers several advantages for treatment of your depressive symptoms, including:

  • It is a non-invasive procedure 
  • Our short sessions fit easily into your schedule
  • It requires no downtime, so you can resume your regular activities right after each session
  • It has only a moderate risk of side effects
  • It does not affect your cognition
  • Our treatment plans are customized and adaptable

Call Today To Learn More About the Science Behind TMS and Depression

If you have struggled with depression but have not found the relief you hoped for using traditional options, you are not alone. Non-invasive neurostimulation may offer a means of living a more balanced and happier life without the burden of depressive thoughts. Our compassionate team at Bloom Health Centers is here to help you find a suitable solution for your mental health challenges. If you are interested in learning more about the science behind NeuroStar TMS and depression, and how the treatment can help you, arrange a consultation with our experts at Bloom Health Centers today. 

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TMS Patient Journey at Bloom

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TMS Offered At:

Maryland

Columbia

9891 Broken Land Pkwy, #210
Columbia, MD 21046

Towson

1447 York Rd, #601
Timonium, MD 21093

Rockville

9715 Medical Center Dr, #528
Rockville, MD 20850

Virginia

Arlington

801 N Quincy St, #601
Arlington, VA 22203

Winchester

158 Front Royal Pike, #206
Winchester VA 22602

MOB III, 7702 E Parham Rd Suite 102                                                Richmond, VA 23294

630 Peter Jefferson Pkwy STE 130                                             Charlottesville, VA 22911

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NeuroStar Indication Statement

Adult Indications for Use

The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.

The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Adolescent Indications for Use

NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is indicated as an adjunct for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adolescent patients (15-21).

Important Safety Information

NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.

The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient; they occur during the TMS treatment course and do not occur for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).

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