What is the science behind deep TMS?

What is the science behind deep TMS?

A magnetic coil is placed over the skull and generates an electromagnetic field over the left prefrontal cortex. This generates action potentials to activate brain cells and with repeated sessions is hypothesized to cause longer standing changes. By increasing...
When Medications Don’t Work

When Medications Don’t Work

With about 14 million Americans suffering from depression, it is estimated that about 4 million are not benefiting from their medication management and other conventional treatment methods. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the leading...
Recognizing depression and getting help

Recognizing depression and getting help

Helen M. Farrell talks about depression and what it is: Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world. In the US, close to 10% of adults suffer from this. But, since it is a mental illness, it can be harder to understand say compared to high blood...

Is TMS covered by insurance?

Yes! The vast majority of insurances now cover for TMS. Why? TMS has undergone extensive research and FDA approval. This means there is a robust collection of medical literature supporting the effectiveness of TMS. In addition, the American Psychiatric Association...