Depression during adolescence is much more than occasional sadness—it is a chronic illness that can adversely affect relationships, academic performance, and quality of life. The most common treatments for depression are medications and talking therapies. Families looking for an alternative approach could opt for transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). The TMS Center of New Jersey uses the NeuroStar Advanced Therapy system, a non-invasive and medication-free therapy, which can relieve depressive and anxious symptoms without the cognitive impairment that may accompany other treatments.
Many people have questions about TMS for adolescent depression in New Jersey. Our team is here to help you understand NeuroStar TMS therapy and how it could benefit you and your family.
NeuroStar TMS therapy uses a coil that delivers targeted magnetic pulses to the areas of the brain that regulate mood. These magnetic pulses help to improve brain function and can reduce symptoms of depression over time. Each session takes around 19 minutes and is repeated five days a week for seven weeks.
NeuroStar TMS does not require sedation and is a non-invasive therapy with no cognitive impairment. This means that adolescents may resume their daily activities and schoolwork after treatment because there is no recovery time.
At the TMS Center of New Jersey, we want teens to feel safe and comfortable during treatment for their depressive symptoms. Our goal is to provide compassionate care for your child throughout their time with us.
It can be difficult to find therapies to treat depression in adolescents that do not cause unwanted side effects. Traditional antidepressants can cause sleep disturbances, weight changes, or mood swings that teens may find challenging.
NeuroStar TMS is a non-invasive alternative therapy that can improve symptoms within the first few weeks. It is generally tolerated well by teens, who report little discomfort during sessions.
Since TMS therapy directly targets areas of the brain that regulate mood, it avoids the systemic side effects associated with traditional medications. The TMS Center of New Jersey offers a science-based, compassionate solution to families seeking treatment for adolescent depression.
NeuroStar TMS therapy is an option for patients who have not experienced adequate symptom relief from traditional treatments. TMS may benefit teens who cannot tolerate certain medications or who want other ways to manage their depression symptoms.
TMS with the NeuroStar Advanced therapy system does not involve surgical implants or invasive procedures. In New Jersey, treatment is covered by:
If you think your teen may be a good candidate for NeuroStar TMS therapy for depression, the team at The TMS Center of New Jersey is here to answer your questions and help you make an educated choice.
The TMS Center of New Jersey offers a comfortable and professional environment for you and your child during their treatment for depression. Each NeuroStar session begins with the specialist placing the NeuroStar coil on your teen’s head. This device slowly delivers targeted magnetic pulses to areas of the brain that regulate mood. The experience is described by many patients as a light tapping on the head that is comfortable and easy to tolerate.
Results vary, but patients usually feel some relief from depressive and anxious symptoms within a few weeks of treatment.
Growth and development during adolescence are crucial, and untreated depression can have a detrimental effect on teens and their families. Traditional treatments, such as medications and talk therapies, can cause side effects that often prolong recovery. At The TMS Center of New Jersey, we offer an alternative approach to treatment. NeuroStar TMS is a non-invasive therapy with no cognitive impairment that may begin to relieve symptoms within a few weeks of treatment.
Book a consultation with our team today to learn more about TMS for adolescent depression in New Jersey and decide whether NeuroStar TMS therapy is right for you and your teen.
