The  TMS Therapy system generates highly concentrated, magnetic fields which turn on and off very rapidly. These magnetic fields are the same type and strength as those produced by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. The treatment coil is applied to the head above the left prefrontal cortex. This part of the brain is involved …

Clinical trials have shown that TMS Therapy is both safe and effective for treating patients who had not been able to work with previous medication treatments. It was studied in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder, all of whom had not received satisfactory improvement with their prior medications. TMS Therapy & Treating Your Depression  …

Depression can be treated with medication, but some may not be able to take it due to other health conditions. Others might have tried antidepressants and found that it was ineffective for them. There are also others who simply prefer not taking antidepressant medications despite their effectiveness because of the side effects or another reason …

Medications and talk therapy may have limited effects in the treatment of depression, but there is hope. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has been shown to be an effective form of treatment for depression. TMS may help by stimulating a part of the brain that is involved in moods and emotions, without any memory loss or …

TMS Therapy has proven to be safe and effective in treating patients who were suffering from Major Depressive Disorder. This therapy was studied in adult patients, all of whom had not been receiving satisfactory improvement with previous treatments. Depression Treatment with NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is easy:  Therapy sessions are conducted in your doctor’s office  You …

Depression is a dark and lonely abyss that many people find themselves in, often feeling as if there’s no way out. Yet we specialize in treating depression with TMS therapy. This FDA-approved procedure doesn’t require hospitalization or anesthesia because it works by stimulating the area of your brain responsible for moods and emotions. Unlike electroconvulsive …

What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation? Transcranial magnetic stimulation, often referred to as TMS is a noninvasive proce- dure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symp- toms of depression. TMS is typically used when antidepressant medications haven’t been effective, have ceased working, or as an alternative to medication. How …

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Our goal at TMS Therapy of Lynn is to effectively treat refractory depression for patients not able to benefit from psychopharmacological management. We specialize in TMS Therapy for Treatment of Depression using NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS). NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS) NeuroStar uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target key areas of the brain that are …

What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS)? During a NeuroStar treatment session, a magnet similar in strength to that used in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine is used to stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain thought to control mood. These magnetic pulses may have a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, …