While TMS is primarily known as a treatment for clinical depression, and FDA approved for this condition, there is much research showing TMS also works for other mental health conditions. This article focuses on our clinic results in treating anxiety and PTSD with TMS. Reference our pages on treatment for anxiety and PTSD for additional studies supporting TMS for treating these conditions. Anxiety Results For monitoring anxiety response with treatment, we use the GAD-7 rating scale. The GAD-7 is a widely used and validated patient self-report scale used to measure the severity of anxiety s ..read more

What results are we achieving with TMS treatment for depression at Inspire TMS Denver? At Inspire TMS Denver, we pride ourselves on going above and beyond to ensure maximal patient outcomes and care. We are extremely focused on each patient and meeting their specific needs for treatment response. Dr. Clinch personalizes every treatment by individually selecting treatment location(s) and adapting treatment protocols to specifically target symptoms of concern. We believe our high treatment response rates reflect this level of specialized and individualized care. We achieve equivalent and often ..read more

If you have concerns or identify with many of the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), it is important to book an appointment with your primary care doctor or a mental health provider. In the meantime, this test is not a diagnostic tool, but a high score may indicate a disposition for PTSD. As this article demonstrates, PTSD is a common mental health disorder. There are treatments available to successfully manage symptoms of PTSD, including TMS therapy . Take the quiz below to see if PTSD might be present for you. Do you continually replay past stressful traumatic events in th ..read more

If you have concerns or identify with many of the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, it is important to book an appointment with your primary care doctor or a mental health provider. In the meantime, this test is not a diagnostic tool, but a high score may indicate a disposition for OCD. As this article demonstrates, OCD is a common mental health disorder. There are treatments available to successfully manage symptoms of OCD, including TMS therapy . Take the quiz below to see if OCD might be present for you. Do you experience incessant and invasive thoughts that become overwhelming ..read more

Online Bipolar Depression Test  If you have concerns or identify with many of the symptoms, it is important to book an appointment with your primary care doctor or a mental health provider. In the meantime, this test is not a diagnostic tool, but a high score may indicate a chance for Bipolar. As this article demonstrates, Bipolar is a common mental health disorder. There are treatments available to successfully manage symptoms of Bipolar, including TMS therapy . Take the quiz below to see if Bipolar might be present for you. Do you experience chronic or long-term episodes of depressi ..read more

MYTH - There Are No Side Effects With TMS FACT – There are side effects with TMS, but they are overwhelmingly insignificant for most, typically mild, and do not impact every patient.  TMS therapy is cleared by the FDA, as safe and efficacious, for severe and treatment-resistant depression. Patients experiencing depression and considering TMS have often been prescribed a variety of antidepressants, many of which can cause significant side effects such as sexual dysfunction, weight gain, changes to sleep patterns, nausea, and headaches. Read more: pros and cons of TMS → In comparison, th ..read more

 Living with a mental illness is hard, and sometimes, finding the right treatment for your mental illness can be even harder. Before trying something new for any kind of problem or illness, you’ll want to do your research. Unfortunately, finding information, and even just knowing what questions to ask, isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of questions that we feel are often overlooked but incredibly important when making a decision about TMS treatment. If you have a question, but you don’t see it addressed in this post, check out our FAQ page for some of the most frequently a ..read more

Why MagVenture became the clear choice. Choosing which TMS system to use for our practice was a big decision. When selecting which system to go with, it was important for us to choose a system that would deliver the best treatment outcomes and overall experience for our patients. We also wanted a device that would give us the most flexibility in treatment options long term and to work with a manufacturer with an outstanding reputation for research and evidence-based quality treatment. After much research and trying multiple systems for comparison, the clear choice was MagVenture. MagVenture ..read more

As we celebrate our nation’s independence on July 4th, we must also take time to recognize those who fought, and continue to fight, for our freedom, to acknowledge the sacrifices they have made, and oftentimes, the trauma they have endured as a result.  According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, depending on the service area, anywhere from 11 to 30% of Veterans have suffered or continue to suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ( https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/common/common_veterans.asp ). Additionally, a 2020 survey found that 83% of all U.S. veterans as well a ..read more

Quality of Life: Antidepressants vs. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), for the year 2020, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) affected about 21 million adults in the United States, or 8.4% of all U.S. adults ( https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression ). Unfortunately, major depression is oftentimes a chronic and debilitating condition. Despite a wide array of antidepressant medications available for the treatment of MDD, nearly two-thirds of patients do not benefit adequately from an initial course of pharmacot ..read more