TMS Clinics Australia NSW
about TMS Clinics Australia NSW
TMS clinics are a leading Australian mental health provider with multiple mental health clinic locations in Australia. We are dedicated to improving clinical outcomes in mental health, and helping individuals overcome mental health challenges to reclaim their well-being.
Our team of experienced psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses work collaboratively to provide comprehensive and personalised mental health services.
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WE OFFER -TMS TREATMENT (rTMS), -TRANSCRANIAL DIRECT CURRENT STIMULATION (tDCS), -DEEP TMS TREATMENT (dTMS).
These treatments can be used to treat the following conditions:
MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (MDD):
- Treatment-Resistant Depression: TMS is commonly used for patients who do not respond to at least two antidepressant medications.
- Mechanism: TMS involves the use of magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, particularly in regions thought to be involved in mood regulation, such as
- the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
OTHER PSYCHIATRIC CONDITIONS
(though less common):
- Anxiety Disorders: Studies and research have shown significant therapeutic benefits of TMS for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): dTMS is used for the treatment of OCD. TMS in treatment resistant OCD particularly using dTMS.
- Bipolar Disorder: TMS is sometimes considered for depressive episodes in bipolar disorder, though it is less common.
- Schizophrenia: Research is ongoing into the use of TMS for the treatment of certain symptoms, such as auditory hallucinations.
BENEFITS OF TMS:
- Non-Invasive: Unlike electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), TMS does not require anesthesia and has a lower risk of side effects.
- Safety: TMS is generally well-tolerated
- with minimal side effects, such as mild headaches or scalp discomfort.
- Efficacy: It can be effective for patients who have not responded to other forms of treatment.
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contact TMS Clinics Australia NSW
1300 867 889
TMS Clinics Australia, Lvl 4, 131 York St, Sydney NSW 2000