Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) represents a profound paradigm shift in how we treat complex, stubborn neurobiological conditions. If you are living with major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), chronic migraines, or find yourself unable to break the cycle of nicotine dependency during smoking cessation, the right time to consider TMS is when traditional approaches have left […]
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Optimizing your mental health is a journey often paved with new technologies and promising protocols. One such advertised method, Optimized, Neuroplasticity-Enhanced techniques in Depression (ONE-DAY TMS), has garnered attention for its compressed timeline and combined approach. However, the Clinical Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Society (CTMSS), dedicated to evidence-based practice, has recently issued a statement advising caution
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TMS Therapy Near Me… Searching for “TMS Therapy near me?” The answer is Yes there is! We offer TMS in four locations in and around Nashville and also in Memphis, TN. TMS is a fantastic option for people who: Have not responded to antidepressant medications. Cannot tolerate the side effects of medication. Looking for a
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Ask The Expert In June this year, Dr Cochran was invited to be at the Clinical TMS Society (CTMSS) society meeting in London and to participate on the ASK THE EXPERT PANEL with Dr Mark S. George, Dr Alexander Sack, Dr Rebecca Allen, and Dr. Linda Carpenter. As the director for the CTMSS PULSES courses
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Adding TMS is better than Adding or Switching Medications In a recent article published in Nature magazine, researchers showed that adding Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) resulted in improved outcomes for patients suffering with major depressive disorder. These authors attempted to replicate the largest study ever completed in psychiatry, STAR*D, by taking patients who had failed
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TMS and Pregnancy Pregnancy and the months after delivery represent a high-risk period for a woman’s mental health. Hormonal changes, stress and lack of sleep are factors that can trigger a depressive episode. Depression during pregnancy is associated with maternal death, obstetric complications and lasting developmental effects on children. In our clinic, treating depression during
TMS is a safe, non-drug, FDA-cleared treatment that uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate underactive areas of the brain, helping to better regulate mood in patients with depression. Often, TMS is even successful at helping treat depression in patients who have not been able to find relief through other methods, such as antidepressants and talk
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