Accelerated TMS Therapy for Depression
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A New Treatment Schedule Option for Adults with Depression
Salience Health now offers Accelerated TMS Therapy, an FDA-cleared treatment schedule for adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. TMS is commonly recommended for adults whose depression has not adequately improved with antidepressant medications or who are seeking an alternative treatment approach.
Accelerated TMS uses the same TMS technology already offered at Salience but delivers treatment sessions in a more condensed timeframe than traditional TMS.
Acclerated TMS for Adults with Depression
Salience Health now offers Accelerated TMS Therapy, an FDA-cleared treatment schedule for adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Accelerated TMS (aTMS) uses the same TMS technology already offered at Salience but delivers treatment sessions in a more condensed timeframe than traditional TMS.
What Is Accelerated TMS?
Traditional TMS is typically delivered once daily over several weeks. Accelerated TMS (aTMS) involves multiple treatment sessions per day, allowing treatment to be completed over a shorter period of time. aTMS is not a different therapy, it is a different treatment schedule.
For some patients, a condensed treatment schedule may provide greater flexibility when work, travel, caregiving responsibilities, or other life circumstances make a traditional treatment schedule difficult.
What Is Accelerated TMS?
Traditional TMS is typically delivered once daily over several weeks. Accelerated TMS (aTMS) involves multiple treatment sessions per day, allowing treatment to be completed over a shorter period of time. aTMS is not a different therapy, it is a different treatment schedule.
Who May Be a Candidate for Accelerataed TMS Therapy?
aTMS Therapy may be appropriate for adults who:
- Have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder
- Have not achieved adequate improvement with medications
- Are interested in a non-drug treatment option
- Find traditional TMS treatment schedule challenging
- Have been evaluated by a Salience provider and determined to be an appropriate candidate for TMS
What to Expect at Salience Health
Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
Every patient receives a thorough psychiatric evaluation before beginning treatment. This assessment helps determine whether TMS is appropriate and whether a traditional or accelerated treatment schedule is the best fit for the patient’s needs.
Personalized Treatment Planning
Treatment decisions are made jointly between patients and providers. Factors considered include diagnosis, treatment history, treatment goals, lifestyle considerations, and overall clinical appropriateness.
Is Accelerated TMS Therapy covered by insurance?
Standard TMS remains covered by most major insurance plans for MDD, while Accelerated TMS Therapy is not yet covered by insurers. See a list of accepted insurances here.
aTMS Resources
If you would like to learn whether Accelerated TMS may be right for you, contact Salience Health to schedule a consultation and be evaluated by one of our psychiatric providers.