Every person is a complex biological being. There is no one psychiatric treatment plan that fits all patients’ needs. Dr. Grant and his staff of caring clinicians embrace this belief and strive to create tailored treatment plans that align with each patient’s needs.
Depression is a serious mental health condition. It is more than simply feeling sad and can have devastating consequences when left untreated. The more common treatments are psychotherapy (talk therapy) and antidepressant medications. However, medications do not work for everyone and can cause significant side effects.
The Grant Group is proud to provide TMS therapy in Bedford, TX, an alternative treatment for patients suffering from depression for whom medication has proven ineffective. Speak with Dr. Grant, our board-certified psychiatrist, to learn more about the benefits of TMS therapy and find out if you are eligible for this treatment.
TMS stands for “transcranial magnetic stimulation.” TMS therapy is a non-invasive, non-systemic procedure that requires no surgery, anesthesia, sedation, ingestion, or circulation of any substance in the bloodstream. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy uses magnetic fields to stimulate specific areas of the brain linked to mood regulation.
During a TMS therapy session, you are seated in a comfortable chair, much like the one you find at your dentist’s office. The magnetic stimulation is administered through a device called the TMS Therapy System. The system uses a padded coil that’s attached to a computer-controlled device that controls the magnetic fields. The coil is placed near your head to deliver small electric currents to the targeted areas of the brain.
TMS therapy safely stimulates and activates the neuro-circuitry within the brain. This, in turn, causes the brain to produce more dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine.
TMS therapy safely stimulates and activates the neuro-circuitry within the brain. This, in turn, causes the brain to produce more correct balances of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.
Research has used imaging to demonstrate the differences in brain activity before and after a full course of TMS treatments. MRIs show that in people with clinical depression, the parts of the brain responsible for regulating mood are often less active. After a full round of TMS treatment, follow-up MRIs revealed improved brain activity in these areas, and many patients experienced significant relief from their depression symptoms.
TMS Therapy is the safest and most effective treatment for depression. In 2008, the FDA approved the procedure for depression. It is even safe enough to treat women who are pregnant or suffer from postpartum depression. Many world-renowned facilities, such as the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, and Walter Reed, stand by the treatment.
TMS Therapy is a non-invasive, non-systemic procedure, requiring no surgery, anesthesia, sedation, ingestion, or circulation of any substance in the bloodstream. In fact, during the procedure, you remain awake and alert. Also, TMS Therapy has shown no long-term side effects.
Our team in Bedford, TX will assess your condition to ensure that TMS therapy is both safe and right for you.
MagVenture and TMS therapy is conveniently performed in our Bedford, TX office, under the supervision of Dr. Grant. Each treatment session requires no more than 20 to 30 minutes of your time, and since no sedation or anesthesia is used, you can return to your daily activities immediately afterward.
Many people find the treatments convenient and can undergo them during lunchtime or a scheduled break at work. A full treatment cycle for TMS therapy typically includes five treatment sessions per week for four to seven weeks.
Typically, patients in Bedford, TX who have tried multiple medications to treat their depression without improvement are candidates for TMS Therapy. Dr. Grant, as well as experts from TMS Neuro Solutions, can answer any questions you have and determine whether TMS Therapy is an effective solution for your depression.
We understand how challenging depression can be and want to help you overcome your symptoms and restore your quality of life. Enlist the help of The Grant Group today to learn how TMS therapy in Bedford, TX can treat your condition.