NewswireTODAY - /newswire/ - Pleasant Hill, CA, United States, 2010/04/21 - California Behavior Solutions, Inc. is now offering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy, an FDA - approved, non-invasive, non-systemic treatment for patients with depression.

California Behavior Solutions, Inc. is proud to announce that NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy to treat depression is now available in Pleasant Hill, CA.

About NeuroStar TMS Therapy
NeuroStar TMS Therapy is a new, noninvasive treatment option for patients with depression who have not achieved satisfactory results from previous antidepressant treatment. TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) uses magnetic field stimulation to treat the symptoms of depression and has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Procedure: During NeuroStar TMS Therapy®, magnetic field pulses are generated and aimed an area of the brain that has been demonstrated to function abnormally in patients with depression and mood regulation. This magnetic field is the same type and strength as those produced by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine.

The pulses of magnetic fields move into the brain and produce small electrical currents. These electrical currents physiologically activate brain cells. The amount of electricity created is very small and cannot be felt by the patient, but the electric charges cause the neurons to become active and are thought to lead to the release of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinepherine and dopamine, which are believed to play a major role in mood regulation.

The standard treatment is a 40-minute outpatient procedure that is performed under the supervision of a psychiatrist. It does not require anesthesia or sedation, and patients remain awake and alert during the procedure.

Benefits: In clinical trials, approximately 1 out of 2 patients treated with NeuroStar TMS Therapy® experienced significant improvement in depression symptoms without experiencing side effects such as weight gain, sexual problems, nausea, insomnia, sleepiness, dry mouth or memory impairments.

Side Effects: The most commonly reported side effect related to treatment was scalp pain or discomfort during the treatment session. This side effect was generally mild to moderate, and occurred less frequently after the first week of treatment.

For more information visit our web-site or give us a call. Our trained TMS Therapy specialist will be happy to answer your questions and schedule a complimentary consultation (first-time patients only).

Agency / Source: California Behavior Solutions, Inc.

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