For several years, electroconvulsive therapy ECT has been the go-to for treating depression when first-line treatments fail. However, because ECT is difficult to endure due to how it affects cognition and memory, newer treatment options like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation TMS has been developed. At our practice, our TMS procedure has proven to be effective in …

Addiction to prescribed drugs has escalated in Florida and opiate addiction is among the largest problem both for those who are addicted, and for Tampa, Florida officials who are combating the issue of the illegal use of pharmaceuticals. According to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office, prescription drug abuse has become more fatal than abuse …

Depression symptoms are traditionally treated with psychotherapy and antidepressant medications, and these treatments are considered the first-line treatments. Specifically in the case of antidepressants, these medications are thought to increase the levels of under-performing neurotransmitters in the brain. While these changes have a positive effect for many, medications do not work for all and even …

An initial complimentary consultation will be scheduled with our TMS Coordinator to educate you on the details of TMS treatment, review your symptoms, treatment history, and insurance requirements. From there you will be scheduled to see our TMS physician to develop your TMS treatment plan. If TMS is the right treatment for you, treatment sessions …

NeuroStar TMS Therapy is considered the first non-invasive and non-systemic depression treatment suited for patients who haven’t used the conventional antidepressant treatment. Another fantastic thing is that TMS Therapy has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. NeuroStar TMS Therapy features pulsed, highly focused magnetic fields to trigger function in specific brain regions. …

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation procedure that may help patients with severe depression. TMS elicits magnetic energy, which turns into electrical current underneath the patient’s skull, to help regulate the patient’s emotions. TMS is an adjunct treatment that works along with medication and is non-invasive (does not require surgery). How long …

The TMS Therapy system uses magnetic pulses to generate intense, fast fields comparable to those generated by MRI machines. The treatment coil is positioned on the head over the left prefrontal cortex, which regulates mood and therefore is the location where these fields are concentrated. The treatment coil only reaches 2-3cm into your brain; the …

You understand the negative feelings that you engrave when you’re depressed. Nevertheless, you have to be aware that our specialists can handle this issue effectively and ensure that you get the best treatment. Thus, if your depression is hindering you from living the best lifestyle, you should rest assured that we can assist you. There …

Depression is a prevalent mental illness that negatively affects the way you think, how you act, and how you feel. Luckily, it can be treated. Here are some benefits of treating depression with psychiatry Procedure for Treating Depression with Psychiatry Our psychiatrist starts by determining a diagnosis of depression. We do this by performing a …

Although several efficient treatments are available for depression, first-line approaches like psychotherapy and antidepressants are not always effective for everyone. There is a more recent option referred to as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and at our practice, we offer the most effective pocket friendly TMS procedure. What Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) …