As you learn about your mental health, the rush of information can feel overwhelming. Between learning about your symptoms, what that might mean for your diagnosis, and various treatment options that may help you, it may be hard to figure out what is right for you. As you explore treatment options, it is important to consider the conditions treated by NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy in Scottsdale.
NeuroStar TMS therapy is a non-invasive treatment option people often turn to when other, more traditional, treatment options prove ineffective. NeuroStar TMS has been shown to provide relief from your mental health symptoms if you struggle with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Reach out to The Schulte Institute team to find out how this treatment could lessen your symptoms and get you back to your desired activities.
Treatment-resistant depression refers to a type of MDD that does not respond to the medication usually prescribed for depression. If you have treatment-resistant MDD, and your symptoms are continuing to impact your daily life regardless of medication or efforts with psychological counseling, it may leave you feeling like there are no other options for you.
However, this is not the case. If you are in the Scottsdale area, NeuroStar TMS is an available alternative treatment option that could provide you with relief from your symptoms. This FDA-cleared, non-invasive mental health treatment uses magnetic pulses to target specific regions of your brain that are responsible for mood control and emotions. It helps rejuvenate the brain’s neural networks, helping you to feel better in your day-to-day life.
Anxious depression is used to refer to those who experience depression as a result of severe anxiety. Anxious thoughts and feelings lead you to feel depressed, as you are unable or unmotivated to pursue what you usually enjoy. If you feel anxious about all manner of things in your daily life and are unable to break the thought cycles, this form of MDD can be challenging to manage with its mixed symptoms.
NeuroStar TMS in Scottsdale can help you treat and manage the symptoms you experience from this comorbid condition. Treatments consist of 34 to 36 sessions, five days a week, that last between 20 to 45 minutes each session, depending on the prescription dose. It is recommended that you commit to a full course of treatment to ensure you achieve the most impactful results.
NeuroStar TMS therapy has also shown great promise in treating those who struggle with OCD. If you are experiencing the symptoms of OCD, it is common to get caught in a cycle of unwanted and intrusive thoughts and repeated behaviors that greatly impact your ability to enjoy your life. With NeuroStar TMS therapy, our Scottsdale team targets the anterior cingulate cortex during treatment, which is one of the regions involved in managing emotional responses and decision-making—a region which is often dysregulated in those diagnosed with OCD. It is important to note that NeuroStar TMS is an adjunct treatment for OCD, and those who are diagnosed should continue their other treatments.
We learn more every day about the conditions treated by Scottsdale NeuroStar TMS Therapy and the ways the treatment is helping patients reshape their lives. Reach out and schedule a consultation with The Schulte Institute today to learn how you can find relief with NeuroStar TMS and take back control of your life. Our skilled team will answer any questions you might have and guide you through each step of the process. Find the help you need today with NeuroStar TMS therapy.
Adult Indications for Use
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Adolescent Indications for Use
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is indicated as an adjunct for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adolescent patients (15-21).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.
Important Safety Information
The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient; they occur during the TMS treatment course and do not occur for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy should not be used with patients who have non-removable conductive metal in or near the head. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy has not been studied in patients who have not received prior antidepressant treatment.
