A typical TMS program lasts 6-8 weeks, 5 treatments a week (with some leeway,) Monday-Friday, for a total of 36 treatments. Research has shown that TMS treatment is most effective under these treatment lengths and parameters, though further…

TMS is FDA-approved and indicated for treatment of both Major Depressive Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. However, ongoing research has found that TMS can be effective in treating other conditions, such as Anxiety, PTSD, and smoking cessation. Because…

While it is highly recommended that you finish the entire 6-8 week TMS course before assessing level of improvement, patients have the right to decline treatment at any time. However, stopping TMS mid-course is not recommended, as it…

With the exception of your very first TMS treatment, daily TMS sessions are fairly routine. The main difference is that during your first TMS session, the technician will take measurements of your head and determine a motor threshold.…

This is one of the more common questions and it’s fairly difficult to answer. For the sake of this question, we’ll compare an exercise routine or a weight-loss diet to a full TMS course. When you are exercising…

With the expansion of The Center for Cognitive Health at Union Square Practice, we are excited to begin a weekly blog about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation! This week will be a basic introduction to TMS, followed by more detailed…