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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment for depression, OCD, and anxious depression.

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Legal status: TMS is FDA-cleared for major depressive disorder, OCD, anxious depression, and smoking cessation. Available at licensed practices nationwide. This page is informational and not medical advice.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS, is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment that uses focused magnetic pulses to stimulate specific regions of the brain associated with mood regulation. It requires no medication, no anesthesia, and no downtime. Patients sit in a chair for 20 to 40 minutes per session and return to normal activity immediately after.

TMS is FDA-cleared for major depressive disorder, OCD, anxious depression, and smoking cessation. A standard course of treatment involves 20 to 36 sessions over four to six weeks, and many practices offer accelerated intensive protocols that compress treatment into a shorter window.

TMS is covered by many insurance plans for depression and is available at licensed psychiatric and neurology practices nationwide.

Who it's for

People with treatment-resistant depression, those who cannot tolerate or prefer to avoid medication, OCD patients, and individuals seeking a clinically validated non-drug approach.

Common questions

Does insurance cover TMS therapy?+

Most major insurers cover TMS for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder. Coverage for OCD and other indications is expanding but still varies significantly by plan and state.

How long is a course of TMS?+

Standard protocols are 20-36 sessions over 4-6 weeks. Accelerated SAINT-style protocols compress treatment into 1-2 weeks at select practices.

What does a TMS session feel like?+

Patients sit in a chair while a magnetic coil is positioned over the head. There's a tapping sensation but no anesthesia or downtime, so you can drive home immediately after.

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