"Therapies for depression such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) often work well even after conventional treatments fail. Prospective patients are often curious about TMS and want to know all about it, particularly how long TMS therapy lasts. Results vary from patient to patient, which is why we encourage anyone considering TMS for major depressive disorder to schedule a consultation to discuss their specific circumstances.
TMS can be an effective treatment method for depression, particularly for people who haven"t gotten the results they want from first-line treatments such as talk therapy and antidepressants.
With TMS, magnetic pulses are transmitted into the brain from an electromagnetic coil placed on the patient"s scalp. These pulses become gentle electrical currents that stimulate specific areas of the brain in order to alleviate depression symptoms.
TMS treatment typically takes place every weekday for several weeks, then less frequently towards the end of treatment. Most people don"t have to wait until after the treatment period ends to see the difference TMS makes."
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