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Horizon Behavioral Health is proud to offer NeuroStar Advanced Therapy TMS to patients in multiple locations: Savannah, Rincon, Richmond Hill, and Hinesville.
With TMS, you can get back to living your life.
83%
Measurable Improvement
A real-world study reported an 83% response rate. This means that 83% of patients who completed their NeuroStar treatment cycle saw measurable improvement in their depression symptoms.**12
62%
Achieved Complete Remission
The same real-world study reported a 62% remission rate. This means that 62% of patients who completed their NeuroStar treatment cycle likely wouldn’t be diagnosed with MDD if they were first being evaluated by their doctor.**12
7%
Decreasing Remission with Meds
By comparison, in a separate study not involving NeuroStar, for patients who have not found relief from 3 or more antidepressants, the chance of remission from subsequent medications is less than 7%.6,7,17,18
What Is NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy?
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-drug treatment for major depression. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy uses focused magnetic pulses, similar to an MRI, to reignite dormant synapses in the brain and help your brain function the way it was meant to.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy is not a drug, “shock therapy”, or surgery. It is a safe, effective treatment for depression without the side effects of medication.
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Non Invasive
Transcranial Magnetic Therapy (TMS) is a non-invasive, non-drug, safe, and effective therapy that treats depression at the source.
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Medication Free
TMS therapy is a drug-free treatment for depression. It uses magnetic pulses to target depression at its source in the brain.
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No Medication Side Effects
TMS Therapy is well-tolerated, non-disruptive, and free of the common side effects associated with medications.
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19 Minute Sessions
NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy is an outpatient treatment that takes as little as 19 minutes per session.
Is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy Right for Me?
NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy may be right for you if you agree with two or more:
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Depression symptoms have interfered with my daily life.
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I am not satisfied with the results I get from depression medication.
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I have had or worry about side effects from depression medications.
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I am interested in a proven, non-drug therapy for depression.
While depression medications work for many people, some people still do not feel relief. For hard-to-treat depression where medication is not giving you adequate relief, NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy is a proven and safe depression treatment option.
What Are NeuroStar Treatments Like?
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Before Treatment
You’ll recline comfortably in the treatment chair. A small, curved magnetic coil will be positioned lightly on your head.
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During Treatment
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy TMS uses magnetic pulses to help people find relief from their depression symptoms. NeuroStar TMS is non-invasive and does not involve medications or antidepressants.
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After Treatment
Each treatment takes 19 minutes. You can resume normal activities immediately. Because there are no cognitive effects, you can drive yourself to and from treatment sessions.
What Patients Are Saying
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy TMS uses magnetic pulses to help people find relief from their depression symptoms. NeuroStar TMS is non-invasive and does not involve medications or antidepressants.
I was severely depressed over a period of three years. I tried several antidepressants but nothing really seemed to work. I had a severe allergic reaction. My family was very…
At first I thought that this treatment was just the “same old, same old.” In fact, it turned out to be a very relaxing time which I am now trying…
During that time, it was probably the darkest time in my life. I was sad and miserable all the time. Before when I was going through depression, I felt hopeless….
I feel so fortunate to have become your patient. As you know it was a critical time for me when I first came to see you as I had been…
I have been a patient of Dr. Banjoko’s for over 10 years now. He is so kind to me and has really helped me with my depression. TMS was an…
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Frequently Asked Questions
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is an innovative, FDA-cleared therapy that can help people who struggle with MDD even after taking antidepressant medication. It helps activate the brain’s natural neurotransmitter function using a non-invasive magnetic field and is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy).
The NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy system uses short pulses of magnetic fields to stimulate the area of the brain that is thought to function abnormally in patients with depression. The magnetic field produces an electric current in the brain that stimulates the brain cells (neurons). This results in changes that are thought to be beneficial in the treatment of depression.
Due to its innovative treatment and proven efficacy, NeuroStar TMS Therapy may be covered by your insurance health plan. Many insurance companies have established medical coverage policies for NeuroStar TMS Therapy. Over 300 million patients have insurance policies that cover NeuroStar TMS Therapy through their health plans.
NeuroStar® does not circulate in the blood throughout the body, so it does not have side effects of medication such as weight gain, sexual dysfunction, nausea, dry mouth, sedation, etc. The most common side effects reported during clinical trials were headache and scalp discomfort – generally mild to moderate – occurring less frequently after the first week of treatment.
No. TMS Therapy involves the use of pulsed magnetic fields for therapeutic benefit. The intensity of the magnetic field is similar to that of the magnetic fields used in magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. These techniques differ radically from the popular use of low-intensity, static magnetic fields. These products produce weak, undirected static fields that cannot activate brain cells.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses a targeted pulsed magnetic field, similar to what is used in an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine. While the patient is awake and alert, NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy stimulates areas of the brain that are underactive in depression.
You’ll recline comfortably in the treatment chair A small, curved magnetic coil will be positioned lightly on your head NeuroStar delivers focused magnetic stimulation directly to the target areas of the brain In-office treatment with NeuroStar TMS Therapy takes 19-37 minutes. You will be fully awake and alert. You can read or watch TV and return to work after your treatment with no restrictions.
About Horizon Behavioral Health
Horizon Behavioral Health (HBH) is proud to provide NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy. We have four offices: Hinesville, GA; Richmond Hill, GA; Rincon, GA; and Savannah, GA.
Our patients are the cornerstone of our practice, and we strive to ensure an exceptional experience from beginning to end. With an average of 3000 appointments available per month, we are sufficiently staffed so that our new patients can secure an appointment within a short time frame.
Due to our proximity to Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, a large portion of our patients are active or retired military and their families. *We accept TRICARE and are a proud provider of the Veterans Choice Program. We are honored to play a role in maintaining the mental health of the local military community.
Contact our office at (912) 785-2100 to learn more about our services and how we can help provide you with a comprehensive treatment plan.
**Outcomes Registry data was published by Sackeim HA, et al. J Affective Disorders, 2020, 277(12):65-74. The outcomes reported represent the subset of study patients for which the CGI-S data was reported before and after an acute course of NeuroStar TMS. Patients were treated under real-world conditions where patients may have been prescribed concomitant depression treatments including medications. “Measurable relief” was defined as a CGI-S score <=3 and “complete remission” was defined as a CGI-S score <=2 at the end of treatment.
***Patients received more than one course of treatment and were treated with standard of care. Standard of care also included medications. CGI-S represents the scale used to define response and remission.
Adult Indications for Use
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Important Safety Information
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.
The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient; they occur during the TMS treatment course and do not occur for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).
Visit neurostar.com for full safety and prescribing information.
