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Accelerated TMS for Depression Treatment

What is Depression? Depression is a common and sometimes serious mental disorder that negatively affects how you think, feel, act, and perceive the world around you. According to Forbes Health,…

Does TMS Therapy Really Work?

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a series of magnetic pulses on a targeted area of the brain to relieve symptoms of a mental illness. The repeated exposure stimulates neurons in…

Signs You Could Benefit From TMS Treatment

You have a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Major depressive disorder is a common and serious medical illness affecting more than 13 million Americans in any given year. Individuals with…

Debunking Common Misconceptions About Depression

Major Depressive Disorder, commonly referred to as depression, affects approximately 17.3 million American adults every year. Depression is NOT all in your head. Depression is a serious psychological, social, and…

All About Theta-Burst Stimulation (TBS)

What is Theta-Burst Stimulation (TBS)? TBS is a newer form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD). TBS has been shown to produce stronger, longer…

All About Accelerated TMS Treatment

What is TMS treatment? TMS stands for transcranial magnetic stimulation. TMS treats depression and other mental illnesses by stimulating areas of the brain with low activity. It uses magnetic pulses…

TMS Treatment for OCD

What is OCD? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), is a chronic, long-lasting disorder characterized by uncontrollable thoughts (obsessions). These thoughts lead to anxiety and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). OCD Symptoms Symptoms of OCD…

Can TMS Treat My Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), is a relatively new treatment that has been studied for over 20 years. In these years of study, it has been proven as a safe and…

How successful is TMS for depression?

There is no “one size fits all” treatment for depression. Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) is quite common, affecting millions of people in the US. The use of antidepressants and psychiatrist…

What Is TMS?

TMS Center of Colorado offers a way to help treat depression, anxiety, and OCD, without all of the expensive medication and their side effects. TMS stands for transcranial magnetic stimulation.…

Deep TMS treatment vs. Standard TMS treatment

TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) is a safe alternative treatment for depression and anxiety, among other common mental illnesses. The procedure can be done in place of medication or taken along…

Depression and the Pandemic

A recent study has shown that the prevalence of depression symptoms in the United States is three times higher compared with before the COVID-19 pandemic began.  “Mental health is sensitive…

The effects of COVID-19 on mental health

We’ve all been hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on our nation’s health and healthcare systems. But how is this disease affecting Americans with mental health disorders? There is unprecedented…

Case Study: Full Remission of Treatment-Resistant Depression

Anthony’s psychiatrist referred him to TMS Center of Colorado for treatment with Brainsway® deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS). Now 22 years of age, Anthony suffered from treatment-resistant depression since adolescence…

Phantom Limb Pain

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) significantly reduced phantom limb pain in patients who had lost limbs to land mine explosions for up to 15 days, according to a study in the Journal of Pain (2016 ;17:911-918). Sixty-three percent of patients experienced a greater than 50% reduction in pain.

Case Study: Depression and Bipolar Disorder

A 26-year-old graduate student at a rigorous university, Christina was having trouble keeping up with her studies due to a lack of interest, fatigue and feelings of hopelessness – signs of depression and bipolar disorder. Referred by her psychiatrist, she came to the TMS Center of Colorado for an evaluation, desperately hoping for some relief.

Case Study: Severe Depression

Lexi, a 22-year-old female, was referred to TMS Center of Colorado for treatment of severe depression and anxiety by another doctor. At the time she got her doctor’s referral, she…

TMS for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding

Most common depression medications are not approved for use by women who are pregnant or breast-feeding. This leaves many women with the difficult decision of choosing between their mental health…

Mindfulness

The word “mindfulness” is defined by Webster’s Online Dictionary as the “trait of staying aware of or paying close attention to.” The concept of mindfulness actually stems from Buddhist psychology,…

Depression and Sleep

At TMS Center of Colorado, we are committed to staying up-to-date on the latest advances in the treatment of depression and related conditions. We’re especially interested in the latest research…

Smoking Cessation Study

The TMS Center of Colorado is excited to announce our participation in a multicenter clinical trial to evaluate the use of Deep TMS for smoking cessation. Smoking is the leading…

How Do you Explain What it’s Like Living with Depression?

We know it can be hard to explain to people who don’t suffer from depression what it’s like to live with it. We came across this video and wanted to share it. The video does a great job of explaining in clear-cut terms what it’s like to live with clinical depression.

New Approach to Depression

Martha Rhodes experienced her first bout of depression at 13. By her late 50s, she had taken just about every antidepressant there is, including …

TMS featured on the Dr. Oz Show

March 14, 2012 at 4:00 PM on Channel 7 (ABC), transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy used to treat resistant depression will be featured on the Dr. Oz Show. The show will…

TMS Center of Colorado Makes KCNC News in Denver

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) affects up to 50 million people in the USA. The affects of the disease on the person with MDD, their family and co-workers/employers can be devastating.  Time away from…

Magnetic Therapy May Prevent Depression Relapse

A recent study suggests that Transcranial Magmentic Stimulation may provide long lasting benefits to people who have not responded well to antidepressants. Researchers from several international medical centers (including Rush…

Brain differences in women with PostPartum Depression

Latest Depression News – Brain differences in women with PPD (HealthDay News) – Women with postpartum depression have differences in brain functioning that may interfere not only with how they…

World Economic Forum Announces 2011 Technology Pioneer

NeuroStar TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Therapy® system, has been selected by the World Economic Forum as a 2011 Technology Pioneer. Through a rigorous screening process, the World Economic Forum’s Technology…

FDA Cleared treatment for Depression Available in Colorado

CONTACT: Mandie Phone: 303-884-3867 E-mail: info@tmscenterofcolorado.com Website: www.tmscenterofcolorado.com First and Only Non-systemic and Non-Invasive Treatment for Depression Now Available in Colorado FDA Cleared treatment for Depression Available in Colorado NeuroStar…

Innovations in Healthcare

2009 is coming to a close. The healthcare debate continues as does one of the primary reasons blamed for the explosion of healthcare costs; innovations in healthcare. CNN has just issued its top ten health innovations for 2009, 5th on the list repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

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