TMS Therapy: An Effective Alternative Treatment for Depression
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What is TMS?
Patient Stories
Medication treatments for depression are leaving you with:
- Medication resistance
- Weight gain
- Sexual dysfunction
- Low libido
- Emotional numbness
- Sedation
- Dry mouth
- Blurry vision
- Nausea/Stomache ache
We Guide you through treatment to come out living again on the other side
Genesis Behavioral Health’s new science of depression uses cutting edge technology with a holistic approach, not just another medication.
Technology and Therapy
Coupling technology and the benefits of talk-therapy increases depression remission success rates in our patients to 50% vs. the standard 30%. Genesis’ distinctive TMS approach to treating depression involves a collaborative strategy leveraging the expertise of leading mental health care providers on each individual case… because you matter that much.
Holistic Approach
We see each patient as an individual and treat them accordingly. There is never a “one size fits all” treatment. TMS patients are highly encouraged to join a weekly TMS support group that recommends implementing a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and exercise to increase the effectiveness of their TMS treatment.
Genesis' Physical Location
Our office was created to feel like an extension of your home. With every greeting from admin to provider we step in as a patient’s support system, especially when the rest of their support has fallen away.
We get it. Overcoming your depression feels hopeless and we’re here to help.
Our TMS therapy in San Antonio is the only treatment where we prescribe simultaneous talk therapy, nutrition, exercise, and participation in a TMS support group. This combination exponentially increases the effectiveness of the overall treatment.
We’ve helped hundreds of patients just like you send their depression into remission
Watch how TMS depression treatment radically changed the lives of our patients.
When choosing the right psychiatrist, you want someone who can provide you with the necessary help for your mental health. At Genesis Behavioral Health, we aim to make the process as collaborative as possible. Our experts aim to be your partner, special advisor, and supporter in returning to total mental health. Partner with us today as we strive to progress our mission of showing the love of God in San Antonio by providing the best mental health care.
Here's how our process works:
Genesis Behavioral Health’s new science of depression uses cutting edge technology with a holistic approach, not just another medication.
How does TMS Treat Your depression?
The following video is Dr. Ted Williams explanation of what TMS is and how it works. TMS Therapy is an FDA – approved treatment that uses short pulses of magnetic energy to stimulate the area of the brain that is connected to depression. The stimulation results in changes that improve the function of brain networks and provide relief of symptoms.
TMS Also Treats Other Conditions:
- OCD
- PTSD
- Tinnitus
- and more...
What is TMS treatment like?
Patients are awake and able to drive to and from treatments that are done in the office. Below are the various options available for TMS treatment. Please contact our office for more information.
Traditional TMS Treatment
Accelerated TMS Treatment
Popular Questions
TMS FAQs
If you’re considering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy as a treatment option for mental health conditions, here are some frequently asked questions to help you understand what it involves.
No. TMS Therapy involves a unique method of using pulsed magnetic fields for therapeutic benefit. The intensity of the magnetic field is similar to that of the magnetic fields used in magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. These techniques differ radically from the popular use of low intensity, static magnetic fields. These products deliver weak and undirected static fields that are not capable of activating brain cells.
No, the two procedures are very different. While both are effective in the treatment of depression, there are many differences in safety and tolerability.
During TMS Therapy, patients sit in a chair and are awake and alert throughout the entire 37-minute procedure – no sedation is used with TMS Therapy. Patients can transport themselves to and from treatment.
In over 10,000 active treatments with the TMS Therapy system in clinical trials, no seizures were observed. TMS Therapy was also shown to have no negative effects on memory function in these studies.
In contrast, “shock therapy,” or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), intentionally causes a seizure. Patients receiving ECT must be sedated with general anesthesia and paralyzed with muscle relaxants. Recovery from an ECT treatment session occurs slowly, and patients are usually closely monitored for minutes or a even few hours after a treatment.
Short-term confusion and memory loss are common with ECT, and long-term disruptions in memory have been shown to occur and may persist indefinitely in some people. Because of the side effects associated with ECT, a significant amount of caregiver support is required.
The traditional treatment of TMS Therapy is 5 times per week for 37 minutes sessions over 4-6 weeks.
There is an accelerated treatment option that takes 1-2 weeks with 3 to 10, 20 minute sessions a day. Contact our office for more information on either of these options.
Any additional treatments are based on clinical judgment.
TMS Therapy has been shown to be well tolerated and the TMS Therapy system has been demonstrated to be safe in clinical trials. Throughout over 10,000 active treatments performed in clinical trials, the most commonly reported side effect related to treatment was scalp discomfort during treatment sessions. This side effect was generally mild to moderate and occurred less frequently after the first week of treatment. Less than 5% of patients treated with TMS Therapy discontinued treatment due to side effects.
In clinical trials, over 10,000 TMS treatments demonstrated its safety, with no occurrence of seizures. However, there is a small risk of a seizure occurring during treatment. This risk is no greater than what has been observed with oral antidepressant medications.
While TMS Therapy has been demonstrated to be effective, not all patients will benefit from it. Patients should be carefully monitored for worsening symptoms, signs or symptoms of suicidal behavior, and/or unusual behavior. Families and caregivers should also be aware of the need to observe patients and notify their treatment provider if symptoms worsen.
TMS Therapy uses the same type and strength of magnetic fields as MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging), which have been used in tens of millions of patients around the world and have not been shown to cause tumors. The magnetic energy used in a full course of TMS Therapy is a small fraction of just one brain scan with an MRI.
One year after completing TMS treatment, 65% of patients report that their depression remains in remission.
Most patients find that TMS is not painful. You may feel slight discomfort of the scalp during and after treatment and a tapping sensation on your forehead during treatment. After treatment, you are able to go about your normal routine without interruption.
Testimonials
What Our Patients Say
Each of our TMS patients enter treatment with cautious optimism and leave with renewed hope! Here’s what they had to say after treatment:
“TMS was life saving! I am no longer that sad lady feeling powerless. I have found my voice and validation. This has been the path to reengaging myself into life. Thank you.”
Connie, TMS Patient
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