Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Are you not responding to antidepressants?

Atlantis Behavioral Health Services center is offering a new and safe treatment for depression.

TMS for depression treatment

Would you like to learn more about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS therapy) and how we can help you overcome depression with an effective treatment?

What is TMS Therapy?

TMS, in short, is a treatment modality recommended by the American Psychiatric Association since 2010 and FDA cleared since 2008 for the treatment of major depressive disorder.

TMS does not affect cognitive functioning such as memory compared to other treatment options such as ECT. TMS is free from common antidepressant drug side effects such as weight gain and sexual disfunction.

Outpatient Procedure

  • FDA approved
  • No anesthesia
  • Series of pulsed magnetic stimulation to the brain Safe, with high tolerability
  • Most common side effects from TMS are headache and nausea
  • Clients are able to resume daily activities right after treatment
  • May be used with or without antidepressants (determined by physician)
  • May be used with or without antidepressants (determined by physician)

The Effectiveness of TMS

TMS therapy is indicated for use in people with major depressive disorder who have not responded to at least one antidepressant medication.

What is Major Depressive Disorder?

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a common mental condition. According to the World Health Organization, globally more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression. Statistics by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) indicates that more than 17 million U.S. adults – over 7% of the population – had at least one major depressive episode in the past year. More women than men are affected. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.

Insurances We Accept

At ABHS we accept all commercial insurances and private pay options.

  • Tricare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • OnTrack
  • Ambetter
  • Amerigroup of Texas
  • UHC

TMS Percentages and Resources

The Effectiveness of TMS
Percentage of people that responded to the treatment
49%
Percentage of people that achieve remission of their symptoms
32%
After failing a minimum of two antidepressants.
The Effectiveness of Antidepressants
Percentage of people that responded to the treatment
17%
Percentage of people that achieve remission of their symptoms
14%
After failing two antidepressants.
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