TMS Therapy and Brain Plasticity in Depression

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy can boost brain function on a neurobiological level by improving brain plasticity. Brain plasticity is the brain’s incredible ability to update itself by forming new neural connections and modifying its internal structure. The brain does this when it learns new information, adapts to environmental challenges, and recovers from injury.

Why is brain plasticity important? Depression and other mental health conditions typically manifest when there are issues with your brain structure and function. NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy aims to improve the structure and function of the brain in depressed patients, allowing them to independently improve their brain activity over time. For more information about NeuroStar, and to discover if this treatment is right for you, speak to the specialists at Learning to Achieve Wellness today.

Brain Plasticity, Depression, and TMS: The Connection

Depression can be caused by structural and functional changes in the brain that regulate memory, emotion, mood, and behavior. TMS, which stands for transcranial magnetic stimulation, is a physical, brain-stimulating treatment designed to treat mental health disorders, like depression, at the level of the brain itself. It aims to correct changes in structure and function in the brain regions associated with depression with electromagnetic waves. These magnetic pulses stimulate brain activity in a safe and controlled manner without harming to the patient.

To improve their functioning, TMS therapy stimulates strategic brain areas, such as those that impact mood, behavior, emotion, and memory. Over time, TMS therapy can train your brain to improve its plasticity. Your results are milder depression symptoms and improvements in mood and energy levels.

NeuroStar: The #1 Physician-Recommended TMS Therapy

At Learning to Achieve Wellness, we are committed to offering our patients the very best treatment options, including NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy.

This treatment is suitable for adults as well as adolescents over the age of 15 with certain mental health disorders, including clinical depression and anxious depression. It is particularly ideal for those who have not achieved success with medication or psychotherapy. Here are just some of the highlights of NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy:

  • FDA-cleared, safe and low-risk: NeuroStar is a completely non-surgical and and non-medication treatment
  • Minimal pain and mild side effects: Treatments are painless for most patients, with very few patients experiencing mild discomfort that subsides quickly and can be treated with over-the-counter pain relief
  • Convenient: NeuroStar is delivered in a short treatment course of daily 19-minute treatments with no downtime or recovery time needed
  • Nationwide insurance coverage: including Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare.

To discover how TMS therapy can positively affect brain plasticity in depression, schedule your consultation today with our team of mental health specialists at Learning to Achieve Wellness.

Discover if TMS Therapy Is Right for Your Depression With Learning to Achieve Wellness

At Learning to Achieve Wellness, we offer NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy, a game-changing treatment for those who haven’t found success with medication or therapy. As the top-recommended option by doctors, NeuroStar TMS could be your key to renewed energy, purpose, and optimism due to the link between TMS therapy and brain plasticity in depression.

In less than two months, our dedicated team at Learning to Achieve Wellness can help guide you toward a brighter future. Schedule your initial consultation today and take the first step towards a better tomorrow with NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy.