How does TMS improve your mental health?
Discussions on mental health disorders have been gaining more and more momentum lately and people are more aware than ever of the importance of providing the best care for those struggling with these disorders. The ever-rising suicide rates and the unbelievably high numbers of children and adults in need of proper medical care for their mental health have made it possible for more discussions to be opened on how best to help these patients who have to live with a brain that turns into their worst enemy at the worst moment. What makes treatment even harder is the fact that not all patients are responsive to the conventional modes of treatment which usually includes medications, talk therapies, and electroconvulsive therapy. In addition, patients themselves are reticent to receiving treatment for fear of side effects and of course, the stigma and self-blame of having to accept medical help for their mental health needs. In such a scenario, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy (TMS) has emerged as a safe, effective alternative that can change their lives for the better.
Decades of practice
TMS therapy has been in practice since 1985 and over the years, with the advancements in medical science and technology, has evolved into something that can provide lasting relief while enabling the patient to lead a normal life with minimal invasion to their privacy and safety. Studies have proven again and again that TMS therapy can successfully stabilize the mood and improve even the most severe of the symptoms, which is exactly why this advanced treatment is being referred to patients who are struggling the hardest with their mental health while also showing little to no response to other treatments. The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved TMS therapy in treating various conditions including Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD), Smoking Cessation, and Migraines. Various studies are being conducted to widen the scope of TMS therapy in treating PTSD and other brain related conditions including stroke rehabilitation.
Altering the brain patterns
Human brains contain billions of neurons which send and receive various electrical and chemical impulses throughout the body which in turn control not only our body, but also our senses and perception. What TMS therapy does is to alter the electrical activity in the brain through targeted magnetic impulses. With the help of these magnetic impulses, a specific pattern is created which can be then replicated by the brain instead of the earlier abnormal one. These altered waves help boost the release of the neurotransmitters in the brain, especially serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, all of which can improve and stabilize your mood and thus provide you relief from the symptoms that make it hard for you to function normally in your daily lives. By directly targeting the brain cells, TMS therapy enables the patient to forego oral medications which often leads to side effects including but not limited to feelings of anxiety and agitation, loss of appetite, tiredness, and other conditions. TMS therapy also provides a better, safer alternative to electroconvulsive therapy while delivering better results to the patients.
Maximum benefit, minimum fuss
One of the things that make patients hesitate to seek help for their mental health needs is the fact that most of the time, the treatment can be invasive, not just to the body, but also to their privacy. TMS therapy can eradicate this worry for the patients. TMS therapy doesn’t require the patient to take any drugs, nor does it cause lasting side effects. It can also provide a safe harbor for those patients who are averse to talk therapies and ECT. It should be noted that when it comes to mental healthcare, each patient’s needs are different and not everyone responds the same to the usual treatments. But with TMS, no matter how resistant the patient is to treatment, it can still produce tangible results that will make their lives better. Even if the patient is taking other medications while undergoing TMS therapy, it doesn’t reflect negatively on the efficacy of the treatment. This compatibility makes TMS therapy all the more impressive to patients who are undergoing other medical treatments as well. As such, TMS therapy has opened a whole new avenue of hope for the patients who are struggling day after day to combat their mental health problems by providing them a treatment of choice with ensured safety and efficacy with minimal side effects, all the while remaining completely non-invasive.
Reliance Health Systems has been successfully helping patients with TMS therapy sessions as required to aid them in managing their mental health conditions. As the only healthcare provider in the Tri-state area that offers TMS therapy sessions, our highly qualified experts are dedicated to providing the best relief for our patients with their compassionate care. Make sure you entrust your mental health to the right professionals.
Contact us today to know more about our services in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. You deserve to live in comfort, happy and healthy, and we are here to help you make it happen.