Adult TMS Therapy in Irvine
If you have tried everything and are still struggling with depression, you are not alone. Many adults suffer from treatment-resistant depression, meaning that medications, psychotherapy, and other treatment methods are simply not adequate.
If you are searching for an effective non-medication option, TMS can be a life-changing alternative.
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(714) 867-7037
At Americas TMS Center, Dr. Suzuki and her expert team offer TMS for adults to help you get relief from your mental health challenges. Using this safe, effective, FDA-cleared treatment, they can help you feel your best.
Adult Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, is a treatment that helps balance the activity of neurons in your brain. When certain portions of your brain are underactive, this may lead to mental health disorders, like depression. TMS works by jump starting nonreactive neurons and restoring normal functioning.
During these treatments, Dr. Suzuki will target the parts of your brain that are underactive. She does this by placing a soft plastic coil around your head. Then delivers transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) by sending magnetic pulses to the targeted parts of your brain. Those pulses kickstart the neural activity in those regions. As a result, adult TMS helps balance your brain and gives you relief from your mental health challenges.
Whether you feel depressed, anxious, or struggle with obsessions or compulsions, adult TMS treatment is designed to help.
Irvine TMS Treatment for Adults
Clinical studies have shown TMS therapy for adults to be effective for a range of conditions. The FDA has approved adult TMS treatment for both depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Additionally, it’s being used to help people get relief from anxiety and the mood changes that often result from a traumatic brain injury. TMS has also helped people break free from addictions, including smoking.
The best candidates for adult TMS treatment are people who are living with a mental health challenge and want a noninvasive, effective way to transform their brain. It’s a preferred treatment for healthcare professionals who have patients that have been resistant to first-line treatments.
For example, if you have depression and haven’t responded to psychotherapy or medication management, TMS could help you get relief. In fact, one study on TMS treatment for adults with depression showed that about one-third of people receiving this treatment experienced full remission. In other words, their symptoms disappeared completely.
What to Expect During Adult TMS Treatment
This treatment is designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. As you relax in a chair, Dr. Suzuki will place the coil around your head and start treatment. Your treatment duration will last between a few and 40 minutes, depending on your specific needs. During that time, you’ll hear a tapping sound as the coil delivers transcranial magnetic stimulation. Dr. Suzuki will give you earplugs to keep you comfortable.
One of the best things about TMS treatment for adults is that it’s designed to accommodate your busy life. No anesthesia is used in this noninvasive treatment. That means you can drive yourself to and from your appointment and continue on with your usual daily activities immediately after. You can even get your TMS therapy during your lunch breaks!
If you’d like to learn more about TMS treatment for adults or to set up your appointment, contact Dr. Suzuki at Americas TMS Center in Irvine, California.
Where caring and clinical expertise bring you hope.
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