At Chrysalis Psychiatry, we offer a full range of psychiatric treatments to support our patients with mental health conditions, including TMS therapy. Here, we compare NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy with other common mental health treatments, to help you make an informed treatment decision.
Of course, you never have to make these decisions on your own. Our providers can conduct a full evaluation and discover which of our mental health treatments is right for your needs. If you’re exploring your options in Albuquerque and want to understand more about NeuroStar TMS therapy vs. other treatments, schedule your consultation with us today.
For patients with a formal mental health diagnosis such as major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or depression with anxiety, medication is usually the first-line recommended treatment. One benefit of medication is that they have been tested extensively for safety and helpfulness. They are generally very safe for patients when used as intended, and work well for many people. Medications usually work by restoring or rebalancing your neurotransmitter levels, which helps regulate the brain areas involved in your mood, emotion, and behavior.
While they can really help some patients, medications are not for everyone. They can cause unpleasant side effects. Sometimes, people have troubles with treatment adherence, or struggle with their medication not working as intended. Many patients, in collaboration with their treatment providers, switch between medications and still find difficulty achieving symptomatic relief.
Psychotherapy involves confidential sessions with a licensed therapist, conducted individually, in groups, or even online. Your therapist will use various techniques to explore the roots of your challenges, with the goal of collaboratively developing strategies to improve your quality of life. Unlike medication, therapy enhances your coping skills and your interpersonal relationships rather than targeting biological causes. It is especially beneficial for people who may not qualify for other treatments.
However, therapy has limitations. Its cost can be a barrier. Effectiveness can vary, and some may not see results for months, which can be frustrating. Choosing the wrong therapist can hinder progress. Finally, therapy primarily focuses on symptom management, unlike treatments such as medication or TMS that may provide more symptomatic relief.
TMS is a physical treatment that works to alleviate your depressive and anxious symptoms at the level of your brain. Unlike ECT, however, it uses electromagnetic waves to stimulate the brain in a non-invasive manner. This is a very safe and well-researched technology.
At our Albuquerque clinic, we recommend NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy, the #1 physician-recommended TMS treatment. It is FDA-cleared, non-surgical, and does not produce serious side effects. NeuroStar treatment is delivered in a personalized and convenient treatment format that is specifically designed to ensure minimal disruption to your daily routine. Immediately after your treatment sessions, you are free to resume your normal activities.
Navigating your mental health journey alone can be overwhelming and challenging. But, you don’t have to do it alone. The qualified medical providers at Chrysalis Psychiatry can design a treatment plan for you that is optimized for your whole being.
If you are evaluating your treatment options, and you want to learn more about NeuroStar TMS therapy compared to other treatments, schedule your consultation with us in Albuquerque today.
