How TMS Helped Patients Out of the Darkness “This treatment has definitely “reset” my concept of self.” “I no longer go to that dark place and feel sorry for myself.” “Before TMS, I was so depressed I wasn’t able to function at all.” The powerful statements above are testimonials published on the St. John Mental … How TMS Helped Patients Out of the Darkness
A Brief History of TMS Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy isn’t as new as it seems. It was FDA approved for Major Depressive Disorder in 2008. After a multitude of research trials, the use of TMS as a therapy proceeded carefully with a sharp eye on patient safety and side effects. Though TMS is still … A Brief History of TMS
Taking Antidepressants but Still Depressed? Find Out if Ketamine IV Therapy is Right for Your Depression. In 2017 Dr. St. John began providing outpatient Ketamine Infusion therapy as an alternative treatment option for Houston patients with treatment-resistant depression. She wanted to offer a treatment for Houston patients who suffer from TRD and who have found … Taking Antidepressants but Still Depressed?
Ketamine or Spravato®(Esketamine) for Depression? As an individual with treatment resistant depression seeking hope and help, you may wonder what the differences are between some of the treatment options available to you. Some options sound very similar, like Ketamine and Esketamine (brand name Spravato®). These options may sound like one in the same at first … Ketamine or Spravato® (Esketamine) for Depression?
Getting Started With Spravato® Someone who has been on several medications for a lengthy period of time without any improvement in their depression may be a good candidate to get started on Spravato®. Spravato® is the first nasal spray medication that is a treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). Spravato® is … Getting Started with Spravato®
