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If two or more antidepressants have not helped at an adequate dose and duration, that pattern has a clinical name and it narrows what to try next. A clinician walks through what to recheck first
Read MoreMedi-Cal covers Spravato for treatment-resistant depression through most managed care plans, with prior authorization and step therapy. See who qualifies and how coverage works.
Read MoreShort answer: The evidence for standalone social skills training in ADHD is weak. The largest systematic review to date, covering 25 randomized trials and 2,690 children, found no clinically meaningful improvement in teacher-rated social skills.
Read MoreShort answer: A standard TMS course runs five days a week for about six weeks, roughly 30 to 36 sessions, followed by a taper. Most people who respond begin noticing change somewhere between week two
Read MoreShort answer: The most common side effects of TMS are scalp discomfort at the treatment site and headache. Both are usually mild to moderate, tend to ease after the first week of treatment, and rarely
Read MoreWhat “anxious depression” means Anxious depression refers to major depressive disorder accompanied by prominent anxiety symptoms. It is a common presentation and is associated with a lower response to some antidepressants. TMS is FDA-cleared to
Read MoreIs TMS approved for OCD? Yes. TMS is FDA-cleared as an adjunct treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder in adults. It is used when standard treatments, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and exposure and response prevention (ERP)
Read MoreDoes UnitedHealthcare cover TMS? Yes. UnitedHealthcare covers TMS as medically necessary for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, with prior authorization. Coverage follows UnitedHealthcare’s medical policy for transcranial magnetic stimulation. Key facts Updated August 2026 · Reviewed
Read MoreDoes Cigna cover TMS? Yes. Cigna covers TMS as medically necessary for major depressive disorder, for patients aged 15 and older who have not responded adequately to antidepressants. As of March 6, 2026, Cigna and
Read MoreDoes Aetna cover TMS? Yes. Aetna covers TMS as medically necessary for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, with prior authorization. Aetna’s clinical policy sets specific requirements for the antidepressant trials that must precede TMS. Key facts
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