TMS, an innovative, non-invasive treatment for depression is now being offered closer to home for your readers at WellSpan Health in Chambersburg. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a drug-free therapy that uses magnetic fields to stimulate underactive areas of the brain linked to depression.
In just under 19 minutes a day over the first few weeks of the program, patients may begin to feel a noticeable shift in their mood and mental clarity. After four to six weeks, many patients experience significant improvement or complete resolution of symptoms.
“I would go so far as to call it life-changing,” said Brandon Peach of Mt. Gretna, PA, who began noticing improvements halfway through his treatment.
During each session, patients simply sit in a chair while the TMS device delivers targeted magnetic pulses requiring no medication, no sedation and no downtime.
TMS therapy is FDA approved and administered by licensed and certified professionals in an outpatient setting. It’s been safely administered across more than 3.5 million treatment sessions worldwide to date.
Now available at WellSpan Behavioral Health, 176 S. Coldbrook Ave., Chambersburg, TMS offers a path to long-term relief from depression. This new offering is part of WellSpan’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to innovative behavioral health care and reducing the stigma around seeking help. If your readers are interested in learning more about our TMS therapy, they can visit Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) – WellSpan Health.