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Depression is America's most widespread mental health issue. Under normal circumstances, it's also one of the most treatable. However, some people fail to respond to typical depression treatments such as medication and psychotherapy. To gain relief, they need some other form of effective help. 

Today, one of the most promising options for treatment-resistant depression is something known as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). For significant numbers of people, TMS treatment offers a real chance for symptom improvement, even when other methods fail. At Satori Health, we're committed to providing options for high-quality TMS treatment in the San Fernando Valley. 

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What Is TMS Therapy?

The human brain is a bioelectrical system. Every second of every day, it relies on substances in your diet called electrolytes to power its individual nerve cells. In turn, these cells make it possible for your brain to function as your body's control center. 

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a type of treatment that takes advantage of your brain's electrical nature. As its name implies, it uses a non-invasive magnetic field to stimulate your brain in specific ways. As a rule, the target is a brain area known as the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. The goal is to bring about positive changes in this area's underlying function. 

The methods behind TMS largely replace those of another brain stimulation treatment called electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The two therapies differ in important ways. Specifically, TMS can be focused so that it only affects targeted areas of your brain. In contrast, ECT can't be focused and therefore has a broader impact. For this reason, TMS treatment is generally safer than ECT.

You may also see TMS referred to as rTMS, or repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation. The principles underlying the two therapies are identical. However, in rTMS, your brain is stimulated multiple times. 

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How Does TMS Therapy Work?

Several kinds of devices can be used to create TMS’ targeted magnetic field. Each device comes with its own set of methods and procedures. 

As they transit your skull, the magnetic bursts trigger smaller electrical impulses in the targeted nerve cells. In turn, changes within these nerve cells produce the desired treatment results.

This is just a brief overview of how TMS therapy works. For a more detailed rundown, talk to the San Fernando Valley mental health professionals at Satori Health. 

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What Is TMS Therapy Used to Treat?

TMS therapy is primarily used to help people with treatment-resistant major depression. There is no universal agreement on the definition of this form of depression. However, the term generally refers to depression symptoms that don't improve after you:

  • Try antidepressant medications such as SSRIs or SNRIs
  • Receive a combination of antidepressants and therapy

Failure to respond to at least two different antidepressants is the typical benchmark for designating depression as treatment-resistant. However, you may also receive a TMS recommendation after failing to respond to just a single antidepressant. 

Depression is not the only mental health issue that may improve with help from transcranial stimulation. TMS has also been investigated as a treatment for other conditions, including:

  • Anxiety disorders
  • Schizophrenia
  • Other illnesses that produce psychosis as a symptom

The most conclusive evidence for such additional use is in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Research shows that TMS delivered at certain magnetic frequencies can simultaneously positively impact depression and anxiety. 

While TMS has been federally approved as a depression treatment since 2008, it's still a relatively new mental health option. Future research is needed to identify all of the ways in which the therapy can support or improve your well-being. This research is currently underway at universities and private institutions throughout the U.S.

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What Are the Benefits of TMS Therapy in Los Angeles?

The main potential benefit of TMS therapy for depression is the easing of your depression-related symptoms. This can be of vital importance, especially if your symptoms are severe. TMS also has the distinct benefit of working in 50 to 60% of the cases in which medication is ineffective. When TMS works, it completely eliminates the effects of depression roughly a third of the time.  

It's important to note that the positive effects of TMS therapy for depression are not permanent. Instead, they last for an average of approximately a year. Depending on your situation, you may benefit from the treatment for a shorter or longer amount of time. If needed, you can undergo TMS again at a later date. 

Satori Health is happy to provide you with the complete details of how you can benefit from TMS in Los Angeles. Contact us today.

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How to Prepare for TMS Therapy?

Knowing what to expect can help make TMS therapy in Los Angeles go as smoothly as possible. Most people receive therapy for a number of weeks. During that time, multiple treatment sessions take place each week. Each session can last anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. 

A trained technician is responsible for the actual delivery of TMS. Before any given session begins, you may need to consult with that staff member or your doctor. Only your head is directly involved in TMS. This means that you can wear clothing that’s suitable for the season and local weather. 

Transcranial stimulation is basically a painless procedure. It produces a magnetic field roughly as powerful as that of an MRI exam. During treatment, most people only experience a mild tapping or knocking sensation as the magnetic energy passes through their brain. You may also experience things such as:

  • Temporary discomfort associated with the placement of the magnet
  • Tingling or tightening of the muscles in your face, jaw or scalp
  • Brief dizziness
  • Mild or moderate headaches

More serious issues may occur in rare circumstances. However, current studies demonstrate the generally high safety margin of undergoing TMS. 

Want to learn more about how to prepare for transcranial stimulation? The experts at Sherman Oaks-based Satori Health can help. Just reach out today for our full guidelines on what to expect. 

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TMS Therapy Programs in the San Fernando Valley

Convenient TMS therapy in Southern California can provide big dividends for effective depression treatment. Not only does the treatment often work in situations where medication and therapy do not. It also has the potential to reduce or eliminate the effects of depression for months at a time. What's more, TMS therapy in the San Fernando Valley is widely recognized as a safer alternative to ECT-based brain stimulation. 

Satori Health is a LA mental health treatment center that offers TMS among our comprehensive selection of treatment options for depression. From our home base in Sherman Oaks, we provide services for the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles. All recovery services through Satori Health are customized to maximize your recovery benefits. Contact us today to learn more about the role that TMS may play in helping you defeat treatment-resistant depression.

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