Depression Treatment

Depression is a very common mental disorder that affects more than 300 million people globally. Unfortunately, traditional treatment resistance via medication is circa 20%. Research shows that there is asymmetry in the functioning of the frontal lobe of the brain in patients with depression, which makes TMS a great alternative treatment for many patients. Call 480-448-2916 to schedule a detailed evaluation.

TMS Therapy improves the functioning in the frontal lobe by increasing activity on the left side of the frontal lobe to reverse the asymmetry found in depressed patients.

TMS can effectively treat:

• Adult & Adolescent Depression
• Prenatal Depression
• Postpartum Depression
• Bipolar Depression (not Bipolar Disorder)

Your Depression Doesn’t Have to Win. TMS Can Help.

Depression can often feel like a losing battle. You get some help and feel better for a while. Then something happens, and you’re back where you started — or worse. And despite trying different medications and therapies, the depression isn’t going away. It can be overwhelming.

That’s why we’re so excited about breakthrough depression treatments that are getting some remarkable results: repetitive TMS, Express TMS, Accelerated TMS, and MeRT, or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy. See explanations of each below.

MeRT is a highly personalized use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) based on comprehensive diagnostic testing. The success of this treatment is due to its focus on your unique brain function.

Depression is a complex disorder that can be caused by a variety of factors, including altered neural circuits in the brain. These altered circuits can lead to changes in brain function, which can contribute to symptoms of depression. Various forms of TMS and MeRT treatments works directly on these altered brainwaves to improve their function.

Your Brain and Depression

Depression affects everyone differently, as no two brains are alike. Yet, commonalities exist in terms of how depression can affect the brain. Many changes occur in the brain during depression.

• Reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex leads to problems with concentration, motivation, and decision-making.
• Increased activity in the amygdala causes feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness.
• Changes in the hippocampus create problems with memory and concentration.
• Changes in the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine can lead to sadness, fatigue, and appetite changes.

Fortunately, your brain can often repair itself. This concept, known as neuroplasticity, refers to how the brain can change, reorganize, or grow neural networks. MeRT works directly on those neural networks — areas of the brain that are out of communication — to improve their function.

With depression, EEG studies can show an imbalance in brainwave activity between the left and right hemispheres (asymmetry). We then plan a personalized program of TMS to address that asymmetry. As we strengthen your brainwave activity, we can reduce your depression symptoms.