Dec 5, 2022
The FDA cleared transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a treatment for major depression disorder (MDD) in 2008. Four years later (2012), Europe approved it for treatment. In 2018, the FDA cleared its use to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). As technology...
Jul 21, 2022
Depression can be debilitating enough without the added stress of constantly forgetting where your keys or phone are or even what you did yesterday. Your episodic memory is what helps make you a unique individual. Certain depression treatments can affect your ability...
Mar 24, 2022
Starting a new treatment can be daunting, especially when faced with so many clinics to choose from. As the patient, you should be informed and choose the best treatment facility for your health. But how do you know where to begin? After a cursory search for...
Mar 8, 2022
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) delivers painless magnetic pulses through a coil placed on your scalp to stimulate neurons and neurotransmitters, which deliver chemical signals in your brain. It targets areas associated with depression and your moods,...
Feb 24, 2022
If you have health insurance in the United States, paying for any medical care out-of-pocket is frustrating at a minimum, and personal finances may not allow it to be an option at all. However, under the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies are required to cover...
Feb 8, 2022
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) affects nearly eight percent of the population older than 12 years in the United States. It frequently goes undiagnosed and untreated. The World Health Organization (WHO) lists it as...
Feb 6, 2022
TMS treatment may provide natural relief if you have been diagnosed with depression. In any case, a physician will need to diagnose you and provide a long-term treatment plan that’s unique to you. After all, everyone responds to treatment differently and in...
Jan 27, 2022
TMS is a breakthrough treatment for mental health conditions such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and major depression. Because it is so new, you may not know what to look for in a competent TMS provider or facility. Just like every patient is unique, each...
Jan 11, 2022
There are many misconceptions about transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) that have discouraged patients from exploring it as a viable treatment option. Some believe it is still experimental. Many worry that their insurance will not cover the treatment, making it...
Jan 6, 2022
Are you constantly fighting depression and its associating symptoms? It may be wise to seek out a Kitsap TMS treatment clinic. While there are various treatment modalities, TMS is among the more non-invasive options that have gained traction in recent years. Here is...
