Even when more traditional therapies have failed, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy for depression frequently works successfully. Prospective patients frequently have questions regarding TMS and want to know everything there is to know, especially how long TMS treatment lasts. We advise anyone considering TMS for major depressive illness to schedule a consultation to go through their individual circumstances because results differ from patient to patient.
TMS can be a useful way for treating depression, especially for those who haven’t had success with first-line treatments like talk therapy and pharmaceuticals.
If you are interested, learn how TMS works.
If you would like to know how frequently you’d need to attend to receive TMS treatments.
The initial benefits may start to show during the first few TMS treatment visits. One patient may feel a shift after the first few weeks, while another patient may start to notice those changes towards the conclusion of the first phase of treatment. The duration of the effects of TMS treatment ultimately depends on the patient.
Some patients could require additional TMS maintenance treatments, especially if they experience a further major depressive episode. The good news is that TMS nearly always produces positive outcomes if someone needs it again, if it was unsuccessful during their original treatment. TMS has the potential to provide enduring, long-term advantages for mental health.
All of our patients are also encouraged to develop a way of life that supports their mental health. These include maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, getting enough rest, and attending talk therapy. These tools, along with TMS, will provide you the ability to improve your mental health over time.
Want to learn more about the duration of TMS treatment? Our TMS staff will go into great depth about the TMS procedure and what to anticipate during the subsequent weeks of therapy. They can also discuss the several advantages of TMS therapy with you. TMS is a targeted treatment technique, as opposed to antidepressants, which have a generalised effect on the body. It is also effective, non-invasive, doesn’t require sedation, has very few side effects, and is a low-risk procedure.
