Adolescent TMS
TMS is FDA-cleared in the treatment of depression in adolescents 15 years or older.
2 in 5 adolescents will suffer from depression this year.*
Adolescent depression can significantly interfere with school, relationships, and daily functioning. It’s more than typical moodiness, and often involves persistent sadness, irritability, loss of interest in activities, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating and feelings of worthlessness.
Depression in teens and young adults can be influenced by biological factors, brain development, genetics, life stressors and social pressures. It may present differently than in adults.
If you, or someone you love is struggling with depression, TMS can help. Depression is caused by decreased activity in parts of the brain responsible for regulating your mood. TMS is a non-invasive, non-drug treatment that uses focused magnetic pulses to “wake up” those trouble spots in the brain.
NeuroStar TMS is FDA-cleared to treat depression in adolescent patients as young as 15 years old.
78% of adolescent TMS patients saw an improvement in their symptoms.
48% achieved full symptom remission.**
Adolescent TMS: Let’s Break it Down
- Sessions last as little as 19 minutes per day
- Resume normal activities immediately after treatment
- 36 treatment sessions to a healthier, happier you
Common Symptoms of Depression in Adolescents
If you aren’t sure if you or your child may be suffering from depression, here are some common signs or symptoms to watch out for:
- Persistent sadness, irritability or “empty” feeling
- Loss of interest in or withdrawal from friends, family, hobbies
- Noticeable change in sleep or appetite (too much or too little)
- Fatigue or lack of energy, feeling slowed down or restless
- Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or doing schoolwork
- Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
- Talks about death, dying or suicide, or self‑harm behaviors
- Physical complaints (aches, headaches) without clear cause
The team at Transcend TMS can help determine if TMS is right for you or your child.
Should TMS be the next step in your treatment plan?
Take this quick questionnaire to determine if you or your child is a good candidate for TMS treatments, and if those treatments are covered by your insurance.
* Source: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS). View this dataset on data.cdc.gov
**NeuroStar oral presentation at AACAP 2024 highlights largest study evaluating TMS efficacy in adolescents with depression. Neuronetics. News release. October 14, 2024. Accessed October 21, 2024. https://ir.neuronetics.com/news-releases/news-release-details/neurostarr-oral-presentation-aacap-2024-highlights-largest-study