• Non-Drug Treatment TMS uses electromagnetic pulses to stimulate a part of the brain that controls emotions. • FDA Approved for Depression TMS was approved as a safe and effective treatment for Major Depressive Disorder by the FDA in 2008. • Safe & Non-Invasive TMS is non-invasive, painless, and very safe. Patients are aware, awake,…
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So you, or someone you know has been given the diagnosis of major depression. What does that mean? Is that term being used in the same way that people on the street use it when they say that they are “depressed?” Quite often, this is not the case. It is not just about having a…
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TMS versus ECT for Depression TMS versus ECT for Depression. TMS is for patients who failed to respond well to depression medication. ECT is an effective, but invasive treatment that is often a last resort.Scientists and researchers never stop their search for solutions to mental disorders as they increase throughout the United States. The most common…
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation or TMS costs vary depending on which insurance the patient has. Each policy is different and patients typically have a co-pay and may need to meet a deductible as well. The average co-pay per appointment is $20. Below are some of the major insurances Southeastern Psychiatric Associates accepts for TMS treatment. In…
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[DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS] We would not be doing TMS if it hadn’t been scientifically proven to work. What does that mean in a medical practice? The first thing you need to understand is the “placebo effect”. Most people are familiar with the term, and it basically means that someone is told that they are receiving a treatment.…
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Our heart goes out to family and friends of Kate Spade.Kate Spade was an American fashion designer and the founder and former co-owner of Kate Spade New York. On Tuesday, June 5th, 2018, Kate was found dead in apparent suicide in her New York home.As an American icon, people may have assumed that she had it…
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