Improve Your Mental Health in Santa Fe with TMS Services

Struggling with a behavioral health crisis can appear like a battle with no end. After all, where can you turn for help when everything seems to fail? But in Santa Fe, TMS New Mexico can be your beacon of life. It features modern Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and comprehensive behavioral health services, such as EEG and general wellness consultations. So, how do our services help you improve your mental abilities, and why is TMS New Mexico your prime choice in Santa Fe?

What is TMS Therapy?

To begin with, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is a revolutionary and non-invasive medicine to treat depression. It is especially efficient for people who do not come to find relief from traditional medications. The treatment applies magnetic fields to restore normal nerve cell function in the brain, thereby lowering areas of depression.

How Does TMS Work?

In TMS therapy, a magnetic coil is held near the patient’s scalp. The coil transmits magnetic fields to the brain, producing small electric currents. Irradiating the prefrontal cortex is believed to modulate depression, which can heal or cure the affected region.

• Non-Invasive Process: First and foremost, TMS does not demand cutting into the patient’s skull or sedating them.
• Targeted Therapy: The electric currents activated by the magnetic fields treat the regions of the patient’s brain that have not been activated. When these areas turn on, it transitions the natural processes ongoing in your brain to become whole again.
• Few Side Effects: Several people argue that the TMS side effects are more common and painful, unlike medications. We can assure you that this could not be more inaccurate. TMS side effects include mild scalp discomfort and potential headaches which may occur with initial sessions.

TMS New Mexico TMS Therapy Advantages

When you choose to receive TMS therapy from the team at TMS New Mexico, our personalized approach offers these benefits in one convenient location. Some of these include:

• Skilled Professional Care: Our staff is clinically trained and dedicated to providing exceptional service.
• Individualized Treatment Plans: Personalized pathways as per each patient’s needs. TMS therapy is easily configurable based on your unique needs.
• End-to-End Care: Our team follows and supports you from your initial consultation to your post-treatment care.

Why Choose TMS Therapy for Depression?

1. Efficacy: Clinical trials suggest that TMS therapy can relieve symptoms in at least 50-60% of treatment-resistant depression patients. A few even go into full remission. (University of Utah)
   
2. Safety: TMS is an FDA-approved therapy and has been proven to be safe in numerous clinical studies as well as real-world applications.
3. Quick Results: TMS sessions are typically short, lasting about 20-40 minutes, and do not require anesthesia or recovery time, enabling you to quickly resume daily activities.
   
4. Medication Alternative: TMS may be suitable for individuals with major depressive disorder or persistent feelings of sadness or loss of interest in activities who have not experienced symptom improvement despite trying two or more depression medications and psychotherapy.

The Process for TMS Therapy

Initial Consultation

A case manager from our professional staff will thoroughly analyze your medical history and ascertain if you are a candidate or not. Why did you become depressed in the first place; what treatments have and haven’t worked well for you, what is your overall health, etc?



Mapping the Brain

Once you’re deemed a suitable candidate for TMS, the first session involves mapping your brain to identify the precise location for treatment. This is accomplished by identifying a specific region in the motor cortex and then measuring how far it was from anywhere on the prefrontal cortex.

TMS Treatment Sessions

TMS treatment is usually given in 5 sessions a week, Monday to Friday for a period of 4-6 weeks. Each session involves:

1. Preparation: You will sit in a comfortable chair, and the TMS coil is then placed on your scalp for each session. We can
2. Stimulation: You will hear clicking sounds as the machine sends out magnetic pulses. You might feel a tapping on your scalp as well.
3. Monitoring: Our team will monitor your comfort and response throughout the TMS session.
   

Monitoring Your Progress

Re-assessments are scheduled on a timely basis to monitor your progress. If this approach is effective, you may be given more cycles of treatment and the plan will then be evaluated for your response and side effects before being adjusted in the future. We'll be using the PHQ-9 assessment throughout the process as well to assess your degree of depression after each session.

Additionally, medication management is sometimes an integral part of this process, ensuring that your medications are properly administered and monitored for stable recovery.

Additional Mental Health Services in Santa Fe

Beyond TMS therapy, the dedicated team at TMS New Mexico provides a variety of mental health services to help guide you on your path to optimal emotional well-being.

Electroencephalogram (EEG) Services

Help in diagnosing and monitoring conditions associated with brain activity. It is extremely valuable, especially for those who have multiple mental health issues, as this can really help in creating an individualized therapy plan. Ask about our EEG services!

General Mental Health Consultations

For those who seek traditional forms of talk therapy and counseling with a licensed professional to address anxiety, depression, stress management, and beyond. Staff psychiatrists are available for consultation as well. In these sessions, we:

• Assess Your Needs: So you know your mental health pain points.
• Strategize: Making concrete strategies for dealing with and enhancing your mental health.
• Assist: Help with the adjustments of your treatment at all times.

TMS New Mexico, located in Santa Fe, is a community-centered mental health clinic that seamlessly merges expert care with state-of-the-art technology, offering outpatient depression treatment.

Why Local Residents are Turning to TMS New Mexico

People in and around Santa Fe have long held a special reverence for alternative medical treatments. These values are reflected in TMS New Mexico by providing treatments that allow for integration into modern living while maintaining patient ease of use and effectiveness.

• Location & Access: Located right in Santa Fe, our clinic is easily accessible to make sure your healthcare comes without the headache of long commute times.Still driving to Albuquerque for TMS treatment? We can help!
• Community Engagement: We are a clinic built by the members of Santa Fe for their community. We provide a safe and caring environment, promoting mental health recovery through numerous community events for education and mutual support. Our caring environment ensures that individuals receive the support they need in a compassionate and empathetic community.

How To Begin Treatment

If you feel like you are ready to start making improvements in your mental health, follow these steps:

1. Reach out and schedule an initial behavioral health appointment with us.
2. During your consultation, we will take a complete history to understand the nature of your symptoms and review prior medical records.
3. After your consultation, we can customize a treatment package that may include TMS therapy or additional services.
4. Get on the road to recovery with our support. We provide support throughout the treatment process to ensure you receive compassionate and non-judgmental care.

Mental Health Services Santa Fe

Improving mental health is a journey, and with the right support and treatment, it can be done. You can find hope at TMS New Mexico in Santa Fe with our comprehensive mental health services, including cutting-edge TMS therapy to support your journey.

Visit our mental health facility in Santa Fe or get in touch with us for additional information if you or someone you know is curious about TMS therapy. We can work together to create a healthier and more promising future.

Cited Sources:

Chail, Amit et al. “Transcranial magnetic stimulation: A review of its evolution and current applications.” Industrial psychiatry journal vol. 27,2 (2018): 172-180. doi:10.4103/ipj.ipj_88_18