Pacific Phoenix Psychiatry & TMS

Research studies show that overall brain activity is significantly lower in patients with major depressive disorder. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is an FDA-approved, non-invasive non-medication treatment to increase neural activity. It involves directing magnetic fields to the portion of the brain most associated with mood regulation. Patients are awake and alert during treatment, describing only mild discomfort with very few side effects. 

You’ll be completely in control during treatment. Many patients use this time to read, watch TV, or just relax. Patients will be able to return to work after their treatment

A typical course involves 5 treatments per week for 6 weeks followed by a taper.