Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of major depression. It's called a "noninvasive" procedure because it's done without using surgery or cutting the skin.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation has been shown to effectively improve symptoms of depression, particularly in people who haven't seen improvement with other treatments, such as antidepressant medications and psychotherapy.
Mayo Clinic's Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, one of the largest psychiatric treatment groups in the U.S., is a leader in the research and use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for treatment-resistant depression.
TMS uses magnetic fields to stimulate areas of the brain thought to be involved in depression, migraine, nicotine addiction or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Mayo Clinic Depression Center offers comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation and treatment for people of all ages with depression or bipolar disorder.
Having said that, my doc says they have seen amazing results from the therapy and people complete it and the negative thoughts are pretty much gone. He says their success rate is extremely high.
Each treatment ranges from 3.5 to 37 minutes, depending on the machine. Like ketamine, these treatments help about 60% of people feel better, with relief typically taking place after several weeks.
Hello, I've had great success with TMS for treatment-resistant depression. I first had TMS treatment about six years ago and had my longest remission ever from severe depression. The depression returned this fall, and I completed a second treatment about two months ago, again with success.
This procedure uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain involved in mood control. It's sometimes used for depression and other conditions.
The treatment uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. An electromagnetic coil is placed against the scalp near the forehead.
