Are you looking for a TMS doctor? A TMS doctor is one that offers Transcranial magnetic stimulation to treat patients with major depressive disorder, which is also called MDD or clinical depression. Every TMS doctor utilizes their own method of treatment and many practices under other titles such as that of a psychiatrist. Learning more about the role a TMS doctor plays in depression treatment is helpful when deciding if you should visit one.
Most TMS doctors can assist patients with the diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare process. The following is a review of how exactly a TMS doctor can treat patients who are diagnosed with major depressive disorder, including insights into when you should consider visiting a TMS doctor.
TMS doctors are a type of licensed mental health professional. This means they are able to diagnose patients who have symptoms of depression. Anyone who experiences symptoms that suggest clinical depression could be present should consider visiting a psychiatrist. During the diagnostic process, they may conduct a psychiatric evaluation, examine the medical history and symptoms, and order various diagnostic tests. An accurate diagnosis helps the TMS doctor formulate a treatment plan (see below).
Once the TMS doctor understands the exact conditions the patient is dealing with, they can put together a treatment plan. For patients who have clinical depression, TMS may be a treatment option, especially for those who have not seen improvement through antidepressants or who have experienced frequent or severe side effects from using antidepressants.
Other treatments may be utilized in addition to TMS, such as psychotherapy. Psychotherapy, also called talk therapy, is a way for patients with depression and other mental health conditions to discuss their condition and manage and prevent symptoms. Common types of psychotherapy include cognitive-behavioral therapy, family therapy, and support groups.
As mentioned, TMS treatment is typically used for patients who are unable or unwilling to treat clinical depression through antidepressants and other methods of treatment. TMS doctors can administer the TMS treatment session in their office, and it typically takes place while the patient is sitting in a comfortable chair. Treatment involves the stimulation of the part of the brain that is associated with clinical depression. Many patients see their mood improve through TMS, and there are typically no side effects. In fact, many see remission from clinical depression with TMS.
Once patients see improvement in their symptoms or experience remission, the goal of treatment from a TMS doctor then shifts toward preventing depression in the future. This may include ongoing TMS treatment, although many patients do not need it in the long term. Regular psychotherapy sessions or mild antidepressants may also help with long-term prevention of clinical depression after treatment is complete.
The best way to determine whether TMS treatment is right for you is to discuss it, as well as other depression treatment options, with a psychiatrist that offers the treatment. At our psychiatry office, we offer TMS and take great pride in seeing our patients overcome their depression in the long term.
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