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Category: TMS therapy

TMS vs Spravato: Which One Is Right for You?

If you need relief within days and can arrange a ride home twice a week, Spravato is usually the faster option. If you want to avoid another medication, need to drive yourself, and can commit

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Am I a Candidate for TMS Therapy?

Most adults who have tried two antidepressants without enough relief qualify for TMS. Here is the full list of who does and does not.

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How Long Does TMS Take to Work?

Short 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

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TMS Therapy Side Effects: What to Expect and How Common They Are

Short 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

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TMS for Anxious Depression

What “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

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TMS for OCD

Is 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)

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Does UnitedHealthcare Cover TMS in California?

Does 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. What UnitedHealthcare requires Diagnosis: major depressive disorder.

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Does Cigna Cover TMS in California?

Does 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

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Does Aetna Cover TMS in California?

Does 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. What Aetna

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Does Medicare Cover TMS in California?

Does Medicare cover TMS? Yes. Medicare Part B covers TMS for severe major depressive disorder when standard treatments have not worked and the coverage criteria are met. Coverage is set by regional rules, and in

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