Just because you have a history of putting yourself in harm’s way to protect our country and its values, that does not mean you should ignore your own needs. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health, and you deserve to find a treatment option that works for you and your needs as a former military member. The benefits of PrTMS® for veterans in Auburn are many, and it is worth considering as a treatment for your major depressive disorder (MDD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or anxious depression.
Personal repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (PrTMS) is a non-invasive procedure that our skilled mental health professionals at Beautiful Minds Medical are trained to provide in an efficient, kind manner. Learn more about PrTMS® and whether you would be a good candidate for treatment with us.
As a veteran, you have experienced stressful and often dangerous situations that take a toll on your mental health. These stressful environments are the perfect breeding ground for mental health issues such as PTSD, MDD, and anxious depression. Many of these mental health concerns occur in conjunction with each other, magnifying the symptoms of each and making it difficult to function in your day-to-day life. Finding the right treatment option for you may be difficult, as finding what works takes time, and medication does not work for everyone. That is why it is important to know what kind of benefits Auburn veterans could gain from PrTMS® therapy.
PrTMS® attempts to target your mental health symptoms at their source: your brain. It targets the emotional regulation centers of the brain to stimulate activity using magnetic pulses, similar to an MRI. Veterans who experience MDD often see a reduction in activity in regions of the brain involved in mood control. By encouraging activity using a magnetic field, these regions of the brain become more active and can even begin regenerating the neural networks that are necessary for regular function. In Auburn, this non-invasive treatment requires no surgery and can be used by itself or in addition to traditional psychiatric medications and therapies that veterans already employ for their mental health.
PrTMS® therapy is a beneficial treatment option for veterans in Auburn for many reasons, including the following.
PrTMS® is a safe, effective treatment option for your MDD and PTSD. While it carries a minor risk of side effects, such as headaches or scalp discomfort, PrTMS® may be an improvement for those who experience more severe side effects with traditional medications or find that medications do not work for their symptoms. PrTMS often starts providing relief from symptoms within four weeks of treatment.
Being a non-invasive procedure, PrTMS® has no downtime after a treatment session. Your treatment will take around 30 to 40 minutes per session, with daily sessions for roughly seven weeks. After each session, you will be free to return to your daily activities without worrying about observation periods or limitations.
PrTMS® results can last up to a year. If your MDD symptoms return, you may return for another full treatment regimen, but the relief of your symptoms will speak for itself. Having an extended period without MDD symptoms will allow you to lead a more fulfilling, enjoyable life.
You deserve to feel your best self every day. When your mental health symptoms steal that experience from you, it is time to take action. Contact Beautiful Minds Medical to schedule a consultation. Our skilled team can help explain the process and all the benefits of PrTMS® therapy for veterans in Auburn. Your mental health and peace of mind are worth it.
Adult Indications for Use
PrTMS® Therapy is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.
PrTMS® Therapy is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Adolescent Indications for Use
PrTMS® Advanced Therapy is indicated as an adjunct for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adolescent patients (15-21).
PrTMS® Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if PrTMS® Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.
Important Safety Information
The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient, occurring during the TMS treatment course and typically not recurring for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).
PrTMS Advanced Therapy should not be used with patients who have non-removable conductive metal in or near the head. PrTMS® Advanced Therapy has not been studied in patients who have not received prior antidepressant treatment.
