NeuroStar transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is a non-invasive, effective approach to treating depression. It uses magnetic stimulation to directly activate parts of the brain associated with certain types of depressive symptoms.
NeuroStar TMS is an incredibly versatile type of therapy. Depending on where the magnetic pulse is targeted, it can treat different types of mental health conditions. If you think you could benefit from NeuroStar TMS for specific types of depression, Chrysalis Psychiatry is here to help.
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is marked by symptoms such as persistent sadness, low energy, and chronic loss of interest in activities and social engagements. NeuroStar TMS therapy has been shown to relieve symptoms of MDD by stimulating the prefrontal cortex, which is the part of the brain responsible for regulating mood. It stimulates the neurons in this region, causing changes there and in deeper brain structures, and the results can be observed quickly and last up to a year following a complete course of treatment.
NeuroStar is also cleared to treat anxious depression, also known as major depressive disorder with comorbid anxiety. The symptoms of both depression and anxiety are treated concurrently.
If you have tried two different types of antidepressant medications with an inadequate response, you may have what is called treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The most common reason for TRD is that the body metabolizes the medication in a way that undermines its therapeutic effect. For people suffering from TRD, NeuroStar TMS therapy can be a huge relief, as this treatment bypasses the need for medication and works directly to stimulate your brain.
At our Albuquerque office, we use TMS to treat a variety of depression types by tailoring the therapy to work on specific parts of the brain. Unlike medication, which can have some common side effects, TMS therapy is highly focused and customizable according to your particular mental health needs with only a moderate risk of side effects.
Imaging studies have shown that different types of depression can be associated with neuronal inactivity in particular regions of the brain. When receiving NeuroStar TMS therapy at our office, our trained practitioners will place a magnetic coil on the part of your head that is associated with the specific type of depression you are suffering from.
Another reason NeuroStar TMS therapy is so versatile in treating depression is that we can customize the intensity and frequency of the magnetic pulses delivered through the TMS device. This allows us to tailor the treatment to meet your needs.
If you have tried traditional treatments for depression with unsatisfactory results, you still have an option with NeuroStar TMS therapy. TMS therapy is non-invasive and customized to target the specific part of the brain associated with your type of depression. NeuroStar TMS has helped many patients recover from depressive symptoms. Call us today to get answers to your important questions.
