TMS treatment for depression
Transcranial Magnetic StimulationThe treatment was approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in 2015. It’s a non-invasive therapy that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the area of the brain that controls your emotional reactions and regulates mood.
How does TMS work as a treatment for depression?
Treatment works by stimulating the prefrontal cortex – the area of the brain that controls mood, motivation and social skills. In particular, the left side of the prefrontal cortex is associated with positive feelings.
TMS is a safe and effective alternative to traditional treatments, with:
☑ No anaesthetic ☑ No need for hospitalisation
☑ No recovery time ☑ Fewer side-effects than medication
Instead of numbing emotions, as medication can do, TMS treatment gets to the root of the problem by resetting brain patterns and pathways using targeted magnetic pulses.
Research proves TMS to be an effective, safe treatment for depression. Our team of experts have developed treatment programmes for unipolar depression, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder and postnatal depression, with the aim of helping even more patients live a better quality of life, free from the symptoms of depression.
TMS results for patients with depression
Smart TMS use the most up-to-date techniques based on the latest scientific research.
In our most recent audit of patients we treated for major depression: 50% went into remission and 70% had a significant reduction in the severity of their symptoms
* According to the latest Smart TMS internal audit
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UK’s Leading TMS Clinic Network
Smart TMS Treatment Centres
Smart TMS has clinics in the following locations:
- Birmingham TMS Clinic
- Bristol TMS Clinic
- Dublin TMS Clinic
- Edinburgh TMS Clinic
- London TMS Clinic
- Manchester TMS Clinic
- Northampton TMS Clinic
- Southampton TMS Clinic
- St Albans TMS Clinic
We are the UK’s largest provider of TMS Therapy with more locations planned, so please get in touch.
TMS Compared to Other Treatments
Antidepressants
Oral Medication
✓ NICE approved
✓ Non-invasive
✓ Outpatient treatment
✘ Ongoing recovery
Side Effects:
Anxiety
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Increased appetite
Migraine
Nausea
Nervousness
Sleep problems
Sexual dysfunction
Weight gain
ECT
Electrical current to induce seizure
✓ NICE approved
✘ Invasive
✘ In patient treatment
✘ Hours/days to recover
ECT Side Effects:
Confusion
Disorientation
Headaches
Intense sleepiness
Jaw ache
Anaesthetic complications
Memory loss
Muscle aches
Nausea
TMS
Non-invasive magnetic fields
✓ NICE approved
✓ Non-invasive
✓ Outpatient treatment
✓ Immediate recovery
TMS Side Effects:
Mild headaches
Mild fatigue
1 in 50,000 risk of seizures
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What our Patients Say
I’m still not taking any medication – This is the longest I have been off of anti-depressants in almost 10 years and I am loving not having to cope with the side effects.
Jaime-Lee
For the first time in 24 years, I now feel significantly better; I’ve even started playing guitar and spending time outdoors again. My brain feels alive and the sadness I’ve felt for so long has been replaced by a smile
Gary
At the time I received treatment I was my lowest. TMS was a life changer for me. I am certain it saved my life.
George