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Accelerated TMS and the SAINT Protocol: Faster Relief From Depression For most people, standard TMS treatment means coming into a
Vital TMS Therapy & Mental Health Services is an integrative practice that specializes in using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to address mental health issues and other health conditions. We are a boutique mental health clinic in Washington DC that focuses on an individualized approach to mental health. We work with a small number of patients at a time and design therapy plans specific to the unique needs of each patient. Our objective is to treat for remission, not just response. Vital TMS Therapy is the only practice of its kind in Washington, DC.
TMS therapy is a non-invasive treatment option that does not require surgery or medications.
TMS therapy can target specific areas of the brain that are involved in mood regulation.
TMS therapy has been shown to be highly effective in treating depression, with response rates as high as 60-70%.
TMS therapy is generally well-tolerated and has few side effects compared to other treatment options for depression.
TMS therapy is FDA approved and considered safe. It is also done in a comfortable setting, with a trained specialist.
TMS therapy has been shown to produce long-lasting results, with some patients experiencing improvement for months or even years after treatment.
of Patients reported seeing improvement in their depression symptoms.
of patients reported reaching remission for their depression symptoms.
of patients report being satisfied with the care Vital TMS provided.
The Patient Outcome Data is determined by analyzing scores from the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ9) of patients who received Vital TMS treatment. A state of remission is characterized by minimal or no symptoms of depression and is recognized as a score of 5 or lower on the PHQ9.
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Vital TMS Therapy & Mental Health Services is an integrative practice that specializes in using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to address mental health issues and other health conditions.
Vital TMS Therapy & Mental Health Services is an integrative practice that specializes in using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to address mental health issues and other health conditions. We are a boutique mental health practice that focuses on an individualized approach to TMS Therapy. We work with a small number of patients at a time and design therapy plans specific to the unique needs of each patient. Our objective is to treat for remission, not just response. Vital TMS Therapy is the only practice of its kind in Washington, DC.
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