Reasons a Psychiatric Evaluation for TMS is Important

Treatment-resistant depression may benefit from a psychiatric evaluation for TMS. The proper evaluation of TMS therapy could be critical to outstanding long-term benefits for patients with major depressive disorder. This article discusses the importance of psychiatric assessment before developing a TMS therapy treatment plan.

The importance of psychiatric evaluation

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive intervention in which magnetic pulses target specific regions of the brain. Typically, magnetic energy affects the amount of activity of nerve cells in the part of the brain responsible for regulating emotion. Thus, the magnetic pulses may improve a patient's mood, and the general feeling of well-being may improve since this treatment has been shown to increase neuronal activity.

The patient's brain chemistry may also improve if neurons begin making more of a specific sort of neurotransmitter. Patients may also benefit from TMS's ability to decrease activity in nerve cells. There is a 40 percent chance that the patient's mental health will improve due to these alterations in brain activity. A psychiatrist will only prescribe the TMS treatment process to patients who satisfy strict criteria to maximize the therapy's success rate. The psychiatric evaluation for TMS helps to tailor the treatment to the specific requirements of each patient.

Confirm the patient's diagnosis

The first step in psychiatric care is an examination by the psychiatrist. When they speak with the patient one-on-one, they can gauge how well they are doing mentally. When considering receiving TMS treatment, we often ask prospective patients to complete several self-evaluation questionnaires. A consultant psychiatrist may verify the type and severity of a patient's mental health problems using these forms.

Finally, the mental health professional will review the patient's mental history to assess the impact of previous therapies. They will have all the data they need to design an individualized treatment plan.

To evaluate alternative treatments.

Professionals in the medical field constantly try to choose the least invasive treatment method possible. The safest treatment approach in psychiatry is a mix of medication and talk therapy. The area of psychiatry has progressed to the point where a psychiatrist may prescribe a treatment plan based on specific genetic markers in their patient's DNA.

If this does not work, a psychiatrist may consider neurostimulation as an alternative. A physician will ensure that their patient has moderate to severe depression before suggesting TMS. In addition, they will verify that the patient's mental health has not improved despite receiving alternative therapy. Patients who continue to struggle after prolonged medication and treatment are ideal TMS candidates.

To determine whether a younger patient is eligible for TMS treatment,

Teenagers with mental illness may not always react well to standard care. People in this category may benefit from TMS treatment. The psychiatrist will suggest screening for these individuals, making magnetic stimulation a viable treatment option.

Final note

Occasionally, a psychiatrist may work with a patient who resists therapy despite several attempts. In such cases, the patient may require a psychiatric evaluation for TMS. Contact our office today if you would like to learn more about our services or schedule an appointment for a psychiatric evaluation.

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