Dauntless TMS is the proud partnership between Dauntless Psychiatry. Our goal is to bring state of the art Transcranial Magnetic Simulation (TMS) treatment to the residents of Northwest Arkansas! TMS is a highly effective, medication alternative, treatment for Major Depression. TMS uses focused magnetic pulses, similar to an MRI, to reignite dormant synapses in the brain and help your brain function the way it was meant to. TMS works for people with treatment-resistant depression, and not just while you're being treated. TMS is the only treatment that has proven to be effective for a year. There is no sedation, anesthesia, or recovery time. The most common side effect is mild to moderate discomfort at the treatment site that usually subsides within the first week of treatment. TMS therapy is an outpatient treatment that takes as little as 19 minutes per session. A study of real-world outcomes reported an 83% response rate which means patients experienced notable relief, and a 62% remission rate which means their depression effectively went away. Many patients start to see improvement within 2 to 3 weeks of treatment. That can include changes in mood, fewer days of depression, and increased desire to engage with other people more often. As with any therapy, completion is key. Completing the full 6-week course of treatment gives the best chance for delivering long lasting relief from depression. We currently accepting most BCBS, Ambetter, Cigna, AETNA, TriCare West insurance plans.
*Outcomes Registry data was published by Sackeim HA, et al. Affective Disorders, 2020, 277(12):65-74.
