If you are struggling with your mental health, we are here to support you. At Chrysalis Psychiatry, our expert team recognizes how major depressive disorder can affect every aspect of life, including your family and social connections, career, and self-esteem. When you have not had success with traditional treatments such as medication and therapy, it’s understandable that you may lose hope that you’ll get relief from your symptoms.
That is why we offer additional, advanced, evidence-based treatment options for major depressive disorder and other mental health conditions. NeuroStar transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is gaining popularity as an evidence based mental health management technique that works when other treatments have not. Our dedicated team takes patients from Santa Fe and can explain how NeuroStar TMS therapy works.
NeuroStar TMS is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment for major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxious depression in adults aged 22 and older. It is also approved for adolescents aged 15 and above with major depressive disorder.
We use the NeuroStar advanced system to offer TMS treatment to Santa Fe patients. As the first TMS technology to be FDA-cleared, NeuroStar is a pioneer in this field, as it delivers targeted magnetic pulses through your scalp, stimulating the specific areas of your brain involved in mood regulation. It is a drug-free, non-invasive option that offers significant mental health improvement.
You can expect each of your TMS sessions to last about 20 minutes. We will place a small magnetic coil against your scalp, and you may feel mild sensations—such as tapping or tingling—while the NeuroStar TMS device is active. Some people experience a headache during or after treatment. These side effects are normal and typically resolve as you continue sessions.
You will be awake for the duration of your treatment and can immediately return to your daily routine, including driving yourself home or to work.
The efficacy of NeuroStar advanced TMS therapy is supported by extensive clinical evidence. Studies show that 83 percent of patients who completed a treatment course experienced significant symptom improvement (Sackeim HA, et al. (2020). J Affective Disorders, 277(12):65-74). To achieve FDA clearance, NeuroStar TMS therapy has undergone rigorous testing to confirm its safety and effectiveness for the conditions listed above. When Santa Fe patients undergo NeuroStar TMS therapy, we make sure to explain exactly how it works and what they can expect.
The beneficial effects of NeuroStar build gradually over time, so patients will come to our office for five TMS therapy sessions per week, for seven weeks to support optimal results. We cannot say exactly how soon you will start feeling symptom relief as it varies for everyone. While some patients notice improvement after their first session, most will experience gradual changes in mood over four to six weeks.
Results from studies of NeuroStar TMS therapy indicate it can last for months to years (Dunner DL, et al. (2014). J Clin Psychiatry, 75(12):1394-1401), making TMS a powerful option if you have not found success with other options.
If antidepressants have not helped you regain emotional stability, NeuroStar may offer a solution. At Chrysalis Psychiatry, our compassionate team is committed to guiding you toward effective mental health solutions that feel right for you. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and learn more about how NeuroStar TMS therapy works.
