Getting Off of the Ground

For about the last month or so, our TMS services at Landmark have helped a handful of people battling with their depression start to see the light. We are super excited about the prospects of helping more people in their struggle with this horrible illness. 

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 16.2 million adults in the United States (around 7%) have experienced at least one major depressive episode. With so many people suffering, where is the relief? The first line of treatment is anti-depression medication. While around 50% of patients see improvement from anti-depression medication according to the National Institute of Health, many experience side effects that are undesirable, such as headaches, dry mouth and decreased sex drive. TMS offers relief without such undesirable side effects. 4-6 weeks of TMS treatment can significantly improve or eliminate a person’s depression, with minimal side effects (mild headache or skin irritation at coil site).

We here at Landmark truly believe that we are paving the way for the future of treatment for depression with the help of NeuroStar TMS Therapy. We are working hard to show those who have given up hope that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. 

Although we are still at the beginning stages of our TMS journey, we believe the future is bright and we are just now beginning to spread the word about this progressive form of treatment. For many, this could be a life saver, and as providers we don’t take that responsibility lightly. 

References:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0087089/

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression.shtml

https://neurostar.com/neurostar-tms-depression-treatment/clinical-results/