If you are struggling with mental health conditions such as major depressive disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, we understand how challenging this can be—especially when your treatments are not working the way you need them to. Traditionally, medication and psychotherapy (also known as talk therapy) have been the leading treatments for mental disorders. For some of our patients, though, these treatments are not enough on their own.
For patients who have challenges with medication and psychotherapy, NeuroStar transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be a good option to incorporate into their treatment routines. For many, TMS therapy can be combined with other treatments. Our expert medical team would be happy to speak to you about your options to help you achieve a brighter future.
Many patients find that integrating NeuroStar TMS sessions with other treatments leads to improved health outcomes. For instance, some of our patients may benefit from continuing their prescribed medications while undergoing NeuroStar TMS treatments.
Because NeuroStar TMS therapy is not medicinal, combining it with medication is safe for most people under a qualified health care professional’s supervision. This combination can help individuals who have experienced limited success with medications alone. Of course, it is always best to consult your health care provider before using your medication with any other treatment.
Combining NeuroStar TMS with psychotherapy can also be a viable treatment option, and many of our patients achieve success with this combination. Cognitive behavioral therapy and other forms of therapy could complement your sessions by providing you with coping strategies and emotional support. While NeuroStar TMS works to alleviate the biological causes of depression, therapy can address behavioral patterns and cognitive concerns that contribute to your mental health experience. It is safe to combine NeuroStar TMS treatments and psychotherapy.
NeuroStar TMS, medication, and psychotherapy work in completely different ways—and you can combine them under a medical professional’s guidance. You might find that your results are even more effective when you combine NeuroStar TMS therapy with other treatments in a comprehensive regimen.
In addition to medication and psychotherapy, the following complementary and alternative treatments and lifestyle choices may enhance your NeuroStar TMS therapy’s effectiveness:
If you are considering combining NeuroStar TMS therapy with alternative treatments, our qualified mental health practitioners could advise you about which ones could best meet your needs.
If you want to ask a medical professional about combining TMS therapy with other treatments, speak to a member of our team. We could guide you through the process and improve your mental health.
While many patients experience significant relief from their mental health symptoms with the NeuroStar TMS process alone, other patients benefit from combining it with medication, psychotherapy, or alternative treatments. Call our team at Genesis TMS and Wellness today to schedule a consultation to explore this therapy’s transformative potential.
