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A TMS session is a non-invasive, outpatient procedure in which you recline comfortably, stay fully awake, and receive gentle magnetic stimulation in a visit that lasts approximately 30 minutes. Your very first appointment runs longer than a standard session because it includes a mapping step that locates the exact treatment spot on your head. There […]

Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) occurs when depression symptoms do not improve after trying at least two or in some cases three, different antidepressant medications at proper doses and durations. When standard treatments fall short, providers turn to a well-mapped sequence: re-evaluating the diagnosis, adjusting medications, specialized brain stimulation, and advanced t...

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and traditional talk therapy use different methods to help you heal and move forward from trauma or PTSD. EMDR is a structured, trauma-focused therapy that helps your brain reprocess distressing memories through bilateral stimulation, while talk therapy is a conversational approach built on dialogue, insight, and long-term ...

Yes, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), especially for people who do not improve with standard medications or therapy. The FDA has cleared specific TMS systems as an add-on treatment for adults with treatment-resistant OCD, and clinical research shows that roughly 45 to 55% of patients experience a meaningful reduction ...

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