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…
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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…
TMS Center of Colorado & Stanford Neuromodulation Therapy
What is the SNT Protocol? SAINT (Stanford neuromodulation therapy) uses magnets similar to TMS to non-invasively stimulate the brain. However, unlike TMS, SNT is more intensive, with 10 sessions a…
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…
‘It Saved My Life’: Depression Treatment Is Turning Lives Around in Five Days
A new neural remedy called Stanford neuromodulation therapy is being used to treat people struggling with mental illness with promising results. In five days or less, almost 80% of patients…
Reverse difficult to treat depression in 2 weeks or less with Accelerated TMS
In pharmacology when a new drug is developed, and after its basic safety is demonstrated in a phase 1 clinical study, a dose “response curve” is established. This means the…
Writer Jenny Lawson on the Unusual Remedy for Depression: ‘I Had Happiness Drilled into My Head’
By Sandra Sobieraj Westfall | April 01, 2021 Jenny Lawson demystifies the mental health treatment transcranial magnetic stimulation as a remedy for depression in her new memoir. Jenny Lawson was willing…
Deep TMS therapy: Possibly the best option for Denver-area patients with treatment-resistant OCD.
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects about 1 in 40 U.S. adults. The majority (90%) of those with OCD will have some other…
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…
Hampton VA part of a pilot program treating medicine-resistant depression
By Courtney Mabeus, The Virginian-Pilot HAMPTON – Charlene Campbell slipped a blue cap over her ponytail, velcroed a chinstrap into place and popped in her mouthguard. As she settled into…
What to say (and not say) to someone who is depressed
Depression doesn’t play favorites. Men and women, the young and the old, and even those people who seemingly have everything can suffer from the complex disorder that makes all facets…
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…
Case Study: 22-Year-Old Suicidal Male Experiences Remission with dTMS
Peter had been depressed since his earliest childhood memories. He vividly recalled hanging upside down from the jungle gym because he heard that it would make him fall asleep and…
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…
Case Study: Grateful to be Alive! – Treatment for Depression
By the time 59-year-old “Maddie” arrived at TMS Center of Colorado, she had tried just about everything to treat her depression and anxiety, including counseling, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and medication.…
Facebook Rolls Out New Features for Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention is a topic that often isn’t addressed enough. It’s a hard thing to talk about, whether you are the one having the suicidal thoughts or you’re afraid a…
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.
Brainsway deep TMS – A New, Brief, Non-Invasive Treatment For Major Depression
The TMS Center of Colorado is now offering the Brainsway deep TMS system to our patients. Please contact our office regarding this non-invasive, FDA cleared treatment for major depression.
If you have questions or wish to schedule a consultation please contact our treatment coordinator at 303-884-3867.
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 …
Briefing: How safe is transcranial magnetic stimulation?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) was FDA cleared for the treatment in major depressive disorder in 2008. TMS has been in use by the TMS Center of Colorado since November 2009.…
NARSAD Grantee Leads New Study Proving Efficacy of TMS for Depression
Transcranial magnetic stimulation continues to show great promise in the treatment of major depressive disorder. It was FDA cleared in 2008 and research on the efficacy and uses of TMS…
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…
MD News – UAB’s New Magnetic Therapy for Depression Succeeds Where Drugs Fail
When medication fails a new, FDA cleared device may help: repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is non-invasive, and non-systemic method of treating major depressive disorder. MD News – UAB’s New Magnetic…
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…
Independent study shows rTMS helpful in treating depression
Independent research indicates the value of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in treating depression with few side effects. This was reported in the Digital Journal on May 5, 2010 by Joan…
Are There Faster, More Effective Ways to Treat Depression?
In this article by Annie Murphy Paul published in the Oprah Magazine, April 23, 2010, the author talks about options when medications do not work. There is a discusion of…
Reuters Health: Transcranial magnetic stimulation helpful in psychiatric disorders
There is a lot of research regarding the use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for a variety of psychiatric and neurological disorders. Some of the proposed treatments are premature others have…
rTMS Feature Segment that aired on the local CBS News NY affiliate
The news segment features Alan Manevitz, M.D. a clinical psychiatrist in New York City, where he maintains a private practice. The segment shows patients who have received rTMS therapy with…
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy, Allows One Woman To Find Motivation
It is understandable that a diagnosis of cancer and the subsequent treatment including chemotherapy to extend life would result in depression. When the depression is present before the cancer diagnosis one can only imagine…
Low-Frequency Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation For Visual Spatial Neglect
Non-invasive rTMS can stimulate the cortex by inducing a
painless current, thereby changing the physiological state of
the brain cortex
Healthcare Reform: An Impact We All Need to Understand
As we all know, Christmas Eve the Senate passed its version of health-care reform bill. 2010 will see the merger of the Senate and House versions of health-care reform. Michael…
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.