TMS differs from medication and therapy because it eases your mental health symptoms at their source: your brain. In this article, we dive into the biological mechanisms underlying TMS treatment for depression, focusing on brain plasticity. Brain plasticity is the brain’s incredible ability to update itself, by forming new neural connections and modifying its internal structure. The brain does this when learning new information, adapting to environmental challenges, and recovering from injury.
Understanding the concept of brain plasticity is important because depression involves changes in brain structure and function—and typically manifests when there are issues with brain structure and function.
TMS therapy, such as our #1 doctor-recommended NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy, aims to improve the structure and function of the brain in depressed patients—allowing them to improve their brain activity over time. For more information about NeuroStar, speak with our mental health specialists at Pinnacle Behavioral Healthcare today.
Research has shown that depression is associated with dysfunction in brain plasticity. Depression can be caused by structural and functional changes in the brain that regulate memory, emotion, mood, and behavior. There can also be disruptions in connectivity between these brain regions and other areas of the brain, affecting the way that the brain processes and responds to the environment.
TMS—which stands for transcranial magnetic stimulation—is a physical, brain-stimulating treatment designed to treat mental health disorders, like depression, at the level of the brain itself. It aims to correct changes in structure and function in the brain regions that are associated with depression, with the use of electromagnetic waves. This procedure is professionally administered by the providers at our office, using a specialized TMS treatment device that safely and gently sends magnetic pulses to your brain. As a result, the magnetic pulses stimulate brain activity in a safe and controlled manner, without causing you harm whatsoever.
By stimulating strategic brain areas—such as those that impact mood, behavior, emotion, and memory, TMS therapy can improve the functioning of these key regions. Over time, TMS can train your brain to enhance its activity independently. As a result, your depression symptoms are eased, and you experience improvements in mood and energy levels.
At Pinnacle Behavioral Healthcare, we are committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients. That is why we offer the #1 doctor-recommended TMS treatment, NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy. This treatment is suitable for adults as well as adolescents over the age of 15 with certain mental health disorders, including clinical and anxious depression. Here are just some of the highlights of this treatment:
To discover if this treatment is right for you, schedule a consultation with us today.
Are you seeking relief from clinical or anxious depression? At Pinnacle Behavioral Healthcare, we offer NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy, a transformative treatment for those who haven’t found success with medication or therapy. As the top-recommended option by doctors, NeuroStar TMS could be your path to renewed energy, purpose, and optimism.
In less than two months, our dedicated team of experts at Pinnacle Behavioral Healthcare can guide you toward a brighter future. Schedule your initial consultation today and learn how TMS Therapy targets brain plasticity to treat depression. Call now to take the first step toward a better tomorrow.
