Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, sometimes referred to as rTMS or TMS therapy, is a procedure most commonly used to help treat otherwise treatment-resistant depression in the United States. While TMS therapy is growing in popularity around the country for conditions like OCD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and PTSD, so too are providers offering the treatment. However, there …
TMS: A Drug-Free ADHD Treatment Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of depression since 2008. The mechanism of TMS involves the delivery of brief magnetic pulses to the brain to modulate neural activity. TMS has been remarkably effective in treating treatment-resistant …
The Sanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT) protocol is a strictly defined method for conducting transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, at an accelerated rate. TMS is an FDA-approved treatment for depression that is effective, safe, and tolerable. Studies and clinic observation show that over 50% of patients have a meaningful response to TMS and as …
One of the major concerns for people starting TMS therapy is how often they have to come after their initial course of treatment. The research is mixed in this area, and many psychiatrists and patients alike are confused about what to do after this initial course. In general, there are three phases of TMS treatment: …
TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, is an FDA-approved alternative treatment option for individuals with treatment-resistant depression. It is also effective for treating a variety of other conditions. At Bespoke Treatment, we offer TMS for patients with major depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, anxiety, and some forms of chronic pain. What is TMS? TMS is a …
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, is becoming widely known as an alternative therapy for treatment-resistant depression, among other mental illnesses such as anxiety, PTSD, and OCD, as well as chronic migraines. The sudden emergence of this treatment has many people turning heads — trans-what? Where did this new treatment come from, and how do we …
When you love someone, and they love you back, it’s a pretty amazing thing! Healthy relationships are built on open communication and trust which means you tell each other the good, bad, and everything in between. But, if you suffer from a mental health condition, it might not be so easy opening up. You might …
“We are seeing a worrying increase in harmful exposures to gabapentin and baclofen in U.S. adults over recent years,” an expert told Newsweek. Suicidal thoughts are among the potential side effects of both drugs, and chronic pain itself is linked to suicide attempts. This comes against a backdrop of suicide rates in the U.S. rising …
As mental health experts who specialize in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), the team at Bespoke Treatment in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California, answers questions about TMS, how it works, and who it can help. One of the most frequent questions that patients have is how TMS compares to other brain stimulation treatments, particularly electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). TMS and …
When conventional approaches such as medication and psychotherapy fail to alleviate symptoms of persistent depression, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy may be an effective solution. This treatment offers a profoundly effective pathway towards improved mental health and well-being. Considering the remarkable efficacy of TMS in helping people overcome treatment-resistant depression, it’s not a surprise that …
Bespoke Treatment focuses on non-medication treatments that work. We are the first boutique center in Southern California to specialize in personalized TMS therapy, Ketamine treatment, and psychiatry.
