Treating depression where it starts

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Medical treatments for depression are usually centered around antidepressants that rely on the systems in your body to deliver relief. NeuroStar Advanced TMS treatments go right to the source of depression—your brain.

There are specific areas in your brain that control mood. When synapses in those mood-regulating areas are underactive, connections are broken and depression can result. NeuroStar revitalizes those dormant synapses, “waking up” the brain to function as it was meant to.

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How soon will you see results?​

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Many NeuroStar patients start to see improvement within 2 to 3 weeks of treatment. That can include changes in mood, fewer days of depression, and increased desire to engage with other people more often. In fact, your friends and family may notice your results before you do!

Completing the full NeuroStar treatment course gives the best chance for delivering long-lasting relief from depression.

As with any therapy, completion is key. Completing the full 6-week course of NeuroStar treatment gives the best chance for delivering long lasting relief from depression.

 

Does It Work?

 

A safe and effective treatment for depression

Over 6.1 million NeuroStar Advanced TMS treatments have been performed in over 169,000 patients.

A real-world study reported an 83% response rate. This means that 83% of patients that completed their NeuroStar treatment cycle saw measurable improvement in their depression symptoms. 

The same real-world study reported a 62% remission rate. This means that 62% of patients that completed their NeuroStar treatment cycle likely wouldn’t be diagnosed with MDD if they were first being evaluated by their doctor. 

Whereas the largest prospective clinical trial of major depressive disorder ever conducted, the STAR*D study, showed that likelihood of remission decreases with every subsequent medication.

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How Much Does It Cost?

 

Does my insurance cover NeuroStar TMS?

NeuroStar is the #1 physician-recommended TMS Therapy for the treatment of mental health issues. It’s a safe, effective treatment that is FDA-cleared and covered by most insurance companies for MDD and MDD with anxious depression. And new payors are frequently adding OCD to their list of covered conditions. If you suffer from OCD, it’s worth asking your insurance company if they cover TMS for OCD treatment.

While every insurance company is different and policy details can vary, most major insurance companies will cover or reimburse for NeuroStar Advanced Treatment therapy if:

MDD, or MDD with Anxious Depression
•    You’re an adult who has been diagnosed with moderate to severe Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
•    Your depression has not been relieved by at least 2 antidepressant medications (some insurance companies require up to 4 failed medications)

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)
•    You’re an adult who has been diagnosed with OCD
•    You may be covered if your symptoms haven’t been relieved by at least 2 medications and psychotherapy hasn’t worked

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Relief without the common side effects of antidepressant medications

NeuroStar is not a drug, “shock” therapy, or surgery. And it doesn’t have any of the common side effects associated with traditional antidepressants. 

There is no sedation, anesthesia, or recovery time and for most people the NeuroStar treatment is relaxing. The most common side effect is mild to moderate pain or discomfort at the treatment site that usually subsides within the first week of treatment. 

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Does NeuroStar TMS Hurt?

Some patients may experience a light tapping sensation at the treatment site that may cause minor discomfort as the treatment is administered but this typically subsides within the first week of treatment.