February 6, 2023
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, also known as TMS, has become an increasingly popular treatment for certain mental health disorders, primarily depression. But research has shown that TMS therapy also has a positive effect on individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline personality disorder affects around 5.9%…
January 23, 2023
Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) is a therapy that works by moderating brain activity to restore balance in neural networks. dTMS technology uses magnetic pulses to affect positive changes in the brain and, by doing so, can help reduce symptoms of many mental health conditions. dTMS therapy has been proven…
January 16, 2023
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) are two kinds of therapy used to treat symptoms of numerous mental health conditions. While they treat many of the same conditions, TMS and EMDR are completely different procedures. What Is TMS? Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been gaining…
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…
December 19, 2022
Exciting advances in medical technology have created promising new treatment options for mental health and brain therapy. Two of these, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and neurofeedback, are gaining popularity as non-invasive, medication-free options. Read on to learn more about these therapies and which one might be right for you. What…
December 12, 2022
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is gaining popularity as a treatment for a variety of medical and mental health conditions. During this non-invasive outpatient procedure, patients wear a helmet containing an electromagnetic coil. This coil sends magnetic pulses gently through the scalp to the part of the brain that regulates…
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a painless, medication-free therapy that is proven effective at treating certain mental health conditions, including depression, anxious depression, and OCD. What makes rTMS unique, is that it’s non-invasive and proven to be effective for individuals who are considered treatment-resistant (people who have not seen…
November 15, 2022
Many patients who try antidepressants and don’t find relief from their symptoms understandably feel frustrated. If they choose to try TMS, they’re often eager to know how long it will take until they start to feel better. What I always tell my patients is that, as with any treatment, it’s…
November 1, 2022
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a medication-free, FDA-approved treatment that has been shown to be highly effective at treating symptoms of depression, even for patients who are considered treatment-resistant–meaning they haven’t found relief (or enough relief) from their symptoms with antidepressants.(1) If you’re considering TMS, you’re probably curious about what…
October 17, 2022
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a therapy that, for many reasons, is becoming more commonly used to treat mental health conditions like depression and OCD. Some of the reasons TMS has gained popularity are that it’s medication-free, safe, effective, and well-tolerated (patients experience few, if any, side effects). While TMS…