Conditions
We work with a variety of conditions, offering tailored assistance with persistent and severe mental health concerns.
Depression
- Is often a relapsing and remitting disorder, which means that many people may suffer more than one episode.
- Is a mental health disorder that can affect any combination of a person’s mood, sleep/appetite/sexual drive, ability to concentrate, zest for life, but usually involving their mood.
- When severe, it can lead to suicidal thoughts and attempts.
- Recent research has shown that 1 in 7 Australians will suffer from depression in their lifetime. 1 in 14 females is currently suffering from depression , compared to 1 in 19 men.
- In the perinatal population (people who have had a baby in the past year), the rates of depression are even higher, with 1 in 5 Australian mums suffering from depression and 1 in 10 dads!
- Depression is a serious illness that affects whole families and communities, as it affects people’s relationships, work performance, physical health and participation in society.
- We are pleased that the Australian government has recognised the importance of treating depression, and has included rTMS on the Medicare list of treatments for depression.
Other conditions that often occur with depression
- Is often a relapsing and remitting disorder, which means that many people may suffer more than one episode.
- Depression is a common disorder that can affect 1 in 7 Australians in their lifetime.
- Whilst there is a spectrum of severity, it can be a very serious illness that can affect a person’s self esteem, relationships, work performance, physical health and participation in society.
- Common symptoms include low mood and energy, sadness, lack of motivation, lack of interest/enjoyment in life, difficulties with sleep, appetite and concentration and when severe, suicidal ideation.
- Chronic pain
- OCD
- PTSD
- Anxiety
- Drug and Alcohol addiction
- Symptoms of depression may also overlap with those from the above listed disorders.
- It’s important to clarify diagnosis so that any treatment can be targeted to the correct symptoms and disorder. This is why we recommend you see your healthcare provider for a discussion, and request a referral to a psychiatrist/BC to see if rTMS can help you.
rTMS is included on the Medicare list of treatments for depression.
We Offer
Benefits of TMS at Brain Aid Clinics?
It is NON INVASIVE and can be done as an OUTPATIENT, meaning it is CONVENIENT.
It is SAFE with none of the side effects of antidepressant medications (eg weight gain, sexual side effects) or ECT (memory loss) and very few side effects overall.
It is PAINLESS (you feel a gentle tapping on your head during the treatment).
It is SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN and DOCTOR prescribed and only proven EFFECTIVE protocols are used.
It is NATURAL as the treatment stimulates the brain to make changes on its own.
And now in Australia, it is Medicare subsidised, meaning it is more ACCESSIBLE for people who qualify!