Depression is a mood disorder characterized by feelings of emptiness, sadness, and a lack of hope or pleasure. Depression can take joy out of life, causing those living with depression to miss many of life’s special moments.
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A number of treatment options are available to treat depression. These include:
Talk Therapy
Medication
ECT
Deep TMS™
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Talk therapy refers to speaking with a mental health professional to better understand one’s experiences and increase their well-being.
Several classes of medication have been shown to successfully treat depression. They include:
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
- Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
- Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
While medication is an effective depression treatment, it can cause side effects such as weight gain or sexual dysfunction.
ECT, or electroconvulsive therapy, induces a brief set of seizures that stimulate the brain’s neural activity.
Though highly effective, ECT requires full sedation under anesthesia, which complicates the recovery process. Its side effects can be severe and include short-term memory loss.
Deep TMS does not require anesthesia or recovery, and the 18-20 minute treatment can be incorporated into an individual’s daily routine.
How to Choose the Right Treatment
When choosing a treatment for depression, you should consult your doctor about your treatment options.
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