Mental Health is similar to physical health in that everyone has it and we must take care of it. Being able to think, feel, and react in the ways that you need and want to live your life is a sign of good mental health. However, if you experience a period of poor mental health, you may find that the ways you frequently think, feel, or react become difficult, if not impossible, to cope with. This can feel as bad as, if not worse than, a physical illness.
Every year, one in every four people suffers from mental health issues. They range from common problems like depression and anxiety to more unusual problems like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Having a mental health problem can be upsetting, confusing, and frightening, especially at first. If you become ill, you may believe that it is a sign of weakness or that you are ‘going insane.’
These fears are frequently reinforced by the negative (and frequently unrealistic) portrayal of people experiencing mental health problems on television, in films, and in the media. This may prevent you from discussing your problems or seeking help. As a result, your distress and sense of isolation are likely to worsen.
The Advantages of TMS Therapy for Depression Treatment
TMS therapy for depression involves sending magnetic waves into a patient’s prefrontal cortex – the part of the brain that regulates mood. rTMS, or repetitive TMS, refers to the practice of sending these pulses at regular intervals.
When antidepressants have proven ineffective or dangerous to the patient’s health, TMS Treatments are typically recommended. TMS therapy can be combined with antidepressants and other treatments such as psychotherapy to provide patients with a more comprehensive and effective treatment plan.
TMS has the following advantages over other treatments for depression
A more secure approach
Antidepressants have a number of side effects, including insomnia and loss of appetite, and some patients experience these side effects more severely than others. Other methods of stimulating the brain, such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), have serious side effects such as convulsions and memory loss.
TMS therapy is a less risky alternative to antidepressants and ECT, with few to no side effects. Unlike ECT, which requires patients to be sedated during treatments, TMS therapy does not require the use of anesthetics or sedatives. There is no need to sedate patients because the treatment is painless.
Excellent for long-term depression treatment
TMS is an effective treatment for depression, and most patients only require one round of treatment to be free of depression. After receiving TMS therapy, patients are advised to return for a check-up every six months so that their condition can be monitored. For many patients, the effects of TMS treatments last for years, and additional rounds of treatment can be performed in the future if necessary.
It does not actually require anesthesia
Patients can remain awake throughout the procedure because it is non-invasive. The procedure is well tolerated by the majority of patients. It’s also done as an outpatient procedure, allowing clients to go about their daily lives as usual.
At Mind Brain Institute, we provide treatment for mental illness and are adhering to the most recent safety guidelines, which are intended to reduce the risk of seizures. While TMS is a safe procedure, it is important to note that because this is a new treatment, there may be unanticipated risks that are not yet recognized. Prior to mental treatment, your TMS psychiatrist will go over the benefits and risks in great detail.
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