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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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a treatment that can give patients new hope.An estimated 35% of patients suffer with Major Depressive Disorder, and do not adequately benefit from available treatment options. TMS is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to relieve symptoms of depression. It is typically used…
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