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TMS treatment for SAD

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that affects people during specific seasons. TMS treatment may offer relief for those with SAD.

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About SAD

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TMS treatment for SAD

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an innovative treatment for seasonal affective disorder.

This non-invasive therapy for seasonal depression uses magnetic pulses to soothe the brain areas that regulate mood and motivation.

tms treatment for seasonal affective disorder

About Seasonal Affective Disorder

Causes

The exact cause of SAD is not well understood, but the mental health charity MIND identifies four possible factors:

The impact of light

When light enters your eyes, it sends signals to the brain areas that manage mood, motivation, appetite, and sleep. With less light during shorter days, these functions can slow down.
A disruption with your body clock

Our body clocks rely on daylight and nighttime darkness to regulate themselves. When the clocks change, it can disrupt your sleep patterns and slow down your body clock, leading to exhaustion and potentially depression.
Levels of melatonin

In darkness, your brain produces melatonin, a hormone that helps you get ready for sleep. People with SAD may produce more melatonin, making them feel sleepier, similar to animals during hibernation.
The weather

We all have weather preferences; some enjoy summer's warmth and sunshine, while others favor the crisp, cool mornings of autumn. If extreme weather makes you uncomfortable, you might be more prone to depression.

Symptoms

SAD symptoms often resemble those of clinical depression and may include:

Lacking motivation
Feeling tired and lacking energy
Losing confidence and self esteem
Being unable to find happiness in things that you usually enjoy
Experiencing problems sleeping
Losing your appetite or overeating
Lacking concentration
Losing your sex drive
Having suicidal thoughts

SAD treatment options

Traditional treatments for seasonal depression, like medication, talk therapy, and light therapy, don't always work. If you're seeking a new solution, TMS treatment for seasonal affective disorder might be the answer.

Studies indicate that Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can effectively reduce symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. This treatment is a safe and effective alternative to traditional methods, requiring no anaesthetic, hospitalisation, or recovery time, and it has fewer side effects than medication.

TMS therapy for SAD can help you enjoy life all year round.

How does TMS treatment work for SAD?

TMS treatment targets the prefrontal cortex, the brain area responsible for mood, motivation, and social skills. Unlike medication that may dull emotions, TMS addresses the core issue by using magnetic pulses to reset brain patterns and pathways.

A typical TMS treatment plan for SAD includes 30 sessions over three to six weeks. Each session lasts 30 minutes, and some patients can have multiple sessions in a day.

TMS treatment costs

Assessment price

Once you've completed the online questionnaires and confirmed TMS is suitable for you, you'll have a video chat with one of our expert clinicians. This session allows you to discuss your condition in detail, ask any questions, and receive personalised advice on how TMS treatment can help you.

The cost of this assessment is €300.

Depression and anxiety treatment prices

At Smart TMS, we understand that many of our patients experience both depression and anxiety. That's why we treat these conditions together in the same session.

TMS treatment for depression and anxiety consists of two courses. Most patients notice significant improvements after 15 sessions.

	Dublin location
Initial course (15 sessions)	€3,000
Second course (15 sessions)	€3,000
Total costs (including assessment)	€6,300

What our patients say...

"Everyone I dealt with was extremely friendly, helpful and supportive. Having suffered from treatment resistant depression, I feel I can now face so much of the major stressors in my life. This has been such a successful treatment for me and if you compare it to a recurring prescription of therapy, it works out so much more affordable without any side effects."

Maggie - 26,London

"Friendly knowledgeable staff and excellent service. The clinic in Bristol was clean and easy enough to find from the train station. I wasn't sure what to expect of the treatment but once I was used to it, it became quite relaxing and I am feeling much better than before I started. I'm looking forward to going back each month to have my top up sessions."

Adam - 38,Bristol

"The practitioner who carries out my treatment was very professional and made the whole experience stress free."

Louise - 43,Manchester

Continuous care

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Dr. Neal and his team are committed to ensuring patients remain healthy after completing their TMS treatment. We've developed aftercare packages, based on research and experience, to offer ongoing support with scheduled top-up treatments.

Have you had TMS treatment for depression at another clinic? Smart TMS can offer you maintenance therapy, too.

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TMS treatment for SAD

Straight to:

About Seasonal Affective Disorder

Causes

Symptoms

SAD treatment options

How does TMS treatment work for SAD?

TMS treatment costs

Assessment price

Depression and anxiety treatment prices

"The practitioner who carries out my treatment was very professional and made the whole experience stress free."

Continuous care

Contact our team about TMS treatment

Make an informed choice about TMS treatment with our free Info Guide

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