What is TMS? “TMS therapy is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment option that uses painless magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain,” says Dr. David Woo, head clinical psychiatrist and founder of Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry Often prescribed for patients looking for drug-free alternatives, or when antidepressant medications haven’t…
June 30, 2025
Whether you’ve heard about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy, have done your own research on it, or already have your first session scheduled, you might be wondering, “What can I expect on my first TMS appointment?” In this article, Olivia Tween, TMS Coordinator at Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry, guides…
January 16, 2025
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an innovative treatment for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related conditions. TMS therapy has been used as a mental health treatment for over 15 years, with a high success rate. It is an FDA-approved therapy for depression and OCD and reported side effects are rare.…
November 18, 2024
Neurofeedback therapy is an innovative, non-invasive treatment that uses real-time monitoring of brain activity to train individuals to regulate their brainwave patterns. By providing feedback through visual or auditory cues, neurofeedback therapy aims to help manage various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress…
March 18, 2024
Living in New York City can be exhilarating, but it can also be incredibly stressful. The hustle and bustle of city life, along with the pressures of work, relationships, and daily challenges, can take a toll on anyone’s mental well-being. It’s no wonder, then, that many New Yorkers struggle with…
August 21, 2023
Although it is normal to experience anxiety occasionally, frequent or constant feelings of anxiety can be a sign that someone has an anxiety disorder and should seek medical treatment. Talk therapy and anti-anxiety medications are typically used to treat anxiety, but if they are ineffective, then transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)…
July 17, 2023
Transmagnetic stimulation therapy (TMS) is an FDA approved treatment option for depression and other mental health disorders. Recent studies consistently show TMS to be an effective treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), borderline personality disorder, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as other phenomena such…
June 12, 2023
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is gaining popularity as a treatment for depression and related mental health conditions. As with any medical treatment that interacts with the brain, you might be wondering: “Can TMS change your personality?” Below we address concerns about TMS and whether it affects a patient’s personality.…
Treatment for depression takes several forms, with no one-size-fits-all solution. Many people with depression struggle to find relief from medications such as SSRIs, which may also come with uncomfortable side effects. However, there is an alternative: transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-pharmacological, non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to…
January 9, 2023
“New year, new me!” is a common refrain heard every January, and it’s true that this time of year offers the opportunity to start fresh and break the unhealthy patterns of the past. Resolutions pertaining to physical fitness, such as joining a gym or eating healthier, are certainly beneficial. But…
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