Deep TMS Therapy in Illinois | Treat Major Depression, Depression with Anxiety, OCD & Smoking Addiction

Deep TMS is only used for patients with major depressive disorder who have not seen results with previous treatments. In order to qualify for Deep TMS, patients must:

• Be an Adult 18+ and/or adolescent 16-18 insurance dependent
• Have previously tried 4 antidepressants in 2 classes and have received some form of structured psychotherapy
• Currently have a psychiatrist (if you do not have a psychiatrist, our team can refer you to one)
• Provide informed consent if pregnant
• Be willing to stop alcohol consumption for the duration of the treatment
• Not have any brain tumors or other severe neurological conditions (dementia, stroke, Parkinson's, etc...)
• Not have any metal clips, plates, screws or implanted devices in the head or neck (excluding dental work)
• Commit to a 4-8 week schedule of treatments taking place at Endeavor Health Center — Naperville Behavioral Health or Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital – Behavioral Health
• Be comfortable participating in an evaluation (detailing possible changes in medication) by a psychiatrist

Treatment will take place over 4-8 weeks, which requires patients to come to Endeavor Health Center — Naperville Behavioral Health or Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital – Behavioral Health every weekday. The first session will take approximately 1 hour, and further sessions will be 30 minutes. After 4-8 weeks, sessions will taper off with a maximum of 36 treatments depending on each individual patient's condition and response to Deep TMS. Patients will schedule an allotted time, which will remain consistent throughout the process.

• To begin, you will be seated in the Deep TMS chair and the helmet will be placed onto your head.
• The machine will deliver short, 2 second pulses with approximately 20 second periods between them, targeting the brain with magnetic waves.
• After treatment is done, you may resume regular activities.
• There is no safety issue resuming driving after each treatment.
• Some patients experience mild fatigue or headaches. Pain can be managed with OTC pain reliever medication.

Deep TMS utilizes electromagnetic fields to safely and effectively regulate the neural activity of brain structures associated with the targeted mental health condition. During a Deep TMS session, a cushioned helmet with patented H-Coil technology is used to send electromagnetic fields into deeper brain structures, resulting in improved modulation and treatment outcomes.

This advanced targeting allows Deep TMS to reach areas that traditional TMS often misses, providing greater treatment efficacy and helping patients experience a better quality of life.

Response to treatment varies for each patient – changes are anticipated within 2-4 weeks, but not all patients will experience a change in mood. While improvement may begin as early as 2 weeks, a full course of treatment is recommended to improve the odds for long-lasting improvement following a course of TMS. If treatment is found to be ineffective, your care team will work with you to consider next steps.

Deep TMS is a non-invasive treatment, and in most cases, has minimal and temporary side effects. The most common side effect is a local and passing headache at the treatment site, which usually subsides after the first few treatment sessions. Over-the-counter medication can be used to alleviate this.

Less frequent side effects include muscle twitching, jaw pain, or scalp sensations, but these typically diminish after adjustments to the helmet's position. Unlike medications or electroconvulsive therapy, Deep TMS does not lead to severe side effects such as nausea or memory loss.

This procedure is covered by most, but not all insurance companies. Please contact your insurance carrier for more information.