TMS Therapy Treatments

What is TMS Treatments?

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an advanced, non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic fields to stimulate specific areas of the brain. It is primarily used to treat psychiatric disorders by targeting brain regions involved in mood regulation and mental health.

Procedure

During a TMS session, a magnetic coil is placed against the patient’s scalp, delivering magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in the prefrontal cortex. Each session lasts about 30–40 minutes, with a full course of treatment typically involving multiple sessions over several weeks.

Studies About TMS Treatments

Numerous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of TMS treatments in treating conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, and ADHD. Below are some in-depth findings from key studies:

• Depression:
• Study: George et al. (2010) conducted a sham-controlled randomized trial to assess the efficacy of TMS in treating major depressive disorder (MDD).
• Findings: The study found that TMS significantly reduced symptoms of MDD in patients who did not respond to conventional treatments. Patients showed improvement in mood and overall mental health¹.
• Anxiety:
• Study: Cohen et al. (2019) examined the effects of TMS on patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
• Findings: TMS was found to reduce anxiety symptoms by targeting the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which plays a role in emotional regulation and stress response².
• OCD:
• Study: Ruffini et al. (2009) explored the use of deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (DTMS) in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
• Findings: The study showed that DTMS significantly reduced OCD symptoms by modulating the activity of brain circuits involved in obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors³.
• Addiction:
• Study: Hanlon et al. (2015) investigated novel brain stimulation paradigms for treating drug addiction and craving.
• Findings: TMS was shown to reduce cravings and substance use by targeting brain regions associated with reward and impulse control⁴.
• ADHD:
• Study: Gómez et al. (2016) conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on the use of TMS for treating ADHD.
• Findings: TMS treatments was found to improve focus and reduce hyperactivity by stimulating brain areas responsible for attention and behavior⁵.

How It Works

TMS Treatments works by delivering magnetic pulses to the brain, stimulating neural activity that can be disrupted in various mental health conditions. This stimulation helps reset and normalize brain activity, reducing symptoms and enhancing the efficacy of traditional treatments. TMS treatments can target specific brain regions, such as the prefrontal cortex, which is involved in mood regulation, stress response, and impulse control.

By integrating TMS treatments into a comprehensive treatment plan, New Sunrise Mental Health provides a holistic approach to mental health care, addressing the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of psychiatric disorders.

Footnotes

1. George, M. S., et al. (2010). Daily left prefrontal transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy for major depressive disorder. Archives of General Psychiatry, 67(5), 507-516. ↩
2. Cohen, H., et al. (2019). Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for generalized anxiety disorder: A pilot study. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 64, 45-50. ↩
3. Ruffini, C., et al. (2009). Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) for obsessive-compulsive disorder. World Journal of Biological Psychiatry, 10(4-2), 518-523. ↩
4. Hanlon, C. A., et al. (2015). What goes up, can come down: Novel brain stimulation paradigms for treating drug addiction and craving. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences, 4, 62-67. ↩
5. Gómez, L., et al. (2016). Transcranial magnetic stimulation in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 75, 30-37. ↩