The Leading Depression Treatment Provider for San Diego County Effectively treating depression can be an elusive goal. For decades science has devoted much time and treasure attempting to discover the most efficacious treatment protocols for tackling this serious mental health condition. Typically, the research has lead to the common prescribing of medication (selective serotonin reuptake…
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Aids Teens in Depression Relief The tumultuous years of adolescence makes teens particularly vulnerable to experiencing a major depressive disorder (MDD). Fluctuating hormones, social dramas, genetics, and family strife can fuel the mood disorder, culminating in social isolation and an inability to function in normal activities. Teen depression should be taken very…
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation vs. Electroconvulsive Therapy Brain stimulation therapy is certainly not a new therapeutic option, making its modern debut in the mid-19th century when Michael Faraday first attempted to stimulate nerves and the brain using electromagnetic induction. In the nearly 200 years since, the science behind electromagnetic treatment methods has been constantly evolving. Electroconvulsive…
Alternative Treatments for Depression, like TMS, Offer New Hope At no time in modern history have Americans been more proactive about their health. Just a generation ago, people suffering from whatever malady, be it physical or psychological, just accepted without hesitation their health providers’ treatment plan, no questions asked. These days, patients are more assertive. …
Major insurers on board to treat depression with TMS Millions of people who have health insurance through Aetna now have the opportunity to utilize the promising deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) treatment option for medication-resistant depression. This announcement comes on the heels of TRICARE also approving coverage for dTMS therapy this past May, and many…
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common disorder, widely distributed in the population, and is often associated with severe symptoms and functional impairment. It has been estimated that 30% of MDD patients do not benefit adequately from therapeutic interventions, including pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is generally defined as a failure to achieve remission, despite therapeutic interventions.
How TMS can Rebalance Brain Chemistry and Treat Depression What an amazing and mysterious organ the brain is. With its 86 billion neurons—those cells that act as a telephone in tandem with the neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers that act as the phone line—it is no wonder that with all these messages buzzing along our neural…
Most Insurance Carriers now offer Coverage for TMS Someone who suffers from major depressive disorder (MDD) will try almost anything to find relief from the oppressive, unrelenting symptoms of the illness. Previously, TMS was out of reach for most people. When a potentially life-changing therapy that shows promise in treating medication-resistant depression is cost prohibitive,…
Dr. Aron Tendler Aron Tendler, MD, C.BSM is Chief Medical Officer at Brainsway Ltd. “I was overconfident and ignored warning signs. I didn’t see it coming. I fell down hard and couldn’t get back up. At times, I felt like I couldn’t even breathe. The ground had vanished from under my feet, and I couldn’t…
How Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation offers Relief for Addicts suffering from Depression When it comes to addiction there is often a close relationship with depression. In fact, the two are co-occurring in a high percentage of individuals—those who suffer from both conditions—although it is difficult to pinpoint which came first, the depression or the addiction. For…