Psychiatry & TMS Blog

Recognizing when a loved one may need mental health support can be challenging, but there are some key signs to watch for. These can include noticeable changes in mood, such as persistent sadness, irritability, or anger; withdrawal from social activities or hobbies...

Leaving a behavioral health facility can feel both relieving and overwhelming. You might have questions about what comes next or worry about staying on track. Taking some proactive steps in the first few weeks can help you continue making progress and prevent...

It can be difficult to know when it’s the right time to seek help for your mental health. Pay attention to how your daily life is affected. Go when your quality of life drops below your personal baseline, or when you cannot meet reasonable goals like showing up for...

Common behavioral health issues can influence thoughts, emotions, habits, and overall functioning. Below are some of the conditions I most commonly treat, along with the therapeutic approaches that guide care. Addictions such as alcohol, gambling, and stimulant...

Deep TMS uses a helmet-style coil that reaches broader, deeper cortical regions. The experience is similar to standard TMS, with firm scalp contact and rhythmic tapping. Session length and patterns depend on the device and specific indication. Stimulation Location and...

If TMS hasn’t led to meaningful improvement by session 20, I carefully reassess coil position, motor threshold, and dosing, and, if tolerated, increase settings to a clearly therapeutic level. At this point, I also encourage adding psychotherapy and considering...

Yes. TMS is FDA-approved for major depressive disorder. Some devices have additional clearances that depend on the indication and coil type. Does Insurance Cover TMS Therapy? In my region, most plans cover TMS for depression when the criteria are met. Medicare and...

Depression behaves like other chronic medical conditions. TMS is an acute treatment that helps many people out of an episode more effectively than medication alone. After remission, I recommend continuing evidence-based medications and psychotherapy for at least one...

Common, Usually Short-Lived Side Effects Scalp tenderness or headache early in the course. Brief facial or jaw twitching during stimulation. Driving and return to normal activities are allowed immediately. Is Anger a Side Effect of TMS? Not typically. In controlled...

What TMS Therapy Is, In Plain English   Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a form of neuromodulation. A magnetic coil sits on your scalp, quickly turning a magnetic field on and off. That changing field induces a gentle electrical current in the left...