TMS treatment for Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common psychological disorder that effects roughly 6% of the UK population. Typically characterised by excessive, persistent worry and anxiety. GAD related worries often focus on various aspects of life, such as health, work, family, or social situations.

Individuals struggling with GAD often find it difficult to control their worries. Common symptoms of GAD include restlessness, fatigue, irritability, muscle tension, difficulty concentrating, sleep difficulties, and nervousness.

We’re not able to pinpoint the exact causes of GAD; they’re not fully understood. However, researchers have identified several factors that may contribute to its development include. These included factors such as genetic predisposition, personality traits, stressful life events, environmental factors, and brain chemistry.

When looking at Neuroscience, some studies have suggested that GAD may be associated with abnormalities in the function or structure of certain brain regions involved in emotion regulation, such as the amygdala, the prefrontal cortex, and the anterior cingulate cortex.

The evidence for TMS treatment success rates when applied to GAD is shown by research. The research found that TMS may have potential therapeutic value for GAD by modulating the activity of the brain regions associated with anxiety. Studies show that TMS therapeutic protocols over the prefrontal cortex are effective and well tolerated to reduce anxiety symptoms in patients with GAD. In a 2022 meta-analysis of six studies, TMS produced a robust effect in improving anxiety scores in patients with GAD.

At Smart TMS we routinely treat anxiety symptoms at the same time as depression in our combined protocol. In a case series of 142 patients, our remission rate from clinically significant anxiety was 58% and there was a significant reduction of anxiety symptoms in 84% of patients.

Assessment price

After completing your online questionnaires and confirming that TMS is right for you, you'll have a video chat with one of our expert clinicians. This session is an opportunity for you to discuss your condition in detail, ask any questions you may have, and receive personalised advice on how TMS treatment can benefit you.

The cost of this assessment is £350.

Depression & anxiety treatment prices

At Smart TMS, we recognise that a large percentage of our patients suffer from depression and anxiety alongside one another. For this reason, we treat these two conditions together within the same session.

TMS treatment for depression and anxiety is split into two courses. After 15 sessions, the results of the treatment are very apparent for most patients.

Dr Neal and his team understand the need to help out patients stay well beyond the end of their TMS treatment. Using research and our own experience, we have designed aftercare packages to provide ongoing care with a planned programme of regular top-up treatments.

Have you had TMS treatment for depression at another clinic? Smart TMS can offer you maintenance therapy, too.