Are you still depressed despite treatment? MeRT can help.
MeRT (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) is FDA-cleared to treat Depression, Treatment-Resistant Depression, and Major Depressive Disorder.
And MeRT is drug-free, non-invasive, lasting – and tailored to YOUR unique condition.
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You CAN be free of depression, even if other treatments haven’t worked as you’d hoped.
If you’ve been dealing with depression for a while, you’ve likely tried many ways to treat it, from therapy to medications. But sometimes, these treatments don’t work. The depression comes back — or it never leaves. And that can make you feel like there’s no solution.
But there is. Here at the Brain Treatment Center of Columbus, we offer a breakthrough approach to treating depression. It’s called MeRT or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy. MeRT is non-invasive, drug-free, and has helped people from all walks of life break free from their depression symptoms.
We’ve used MeRT successfully as a depression treatment, particularly when medications haven’t helped or have caused complex side effects. And MeRT is FDA-approved for Multiple Drug Resistant Depression.
How MeRT Works to Treat Depression
MeRT is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that works to balance your brainwave activity. The MeRT treatment protocol starts with precise brain imaging using a qEEG (quantitative electroencephalogram, or brain mapping) and an EKG (electrocardiogram).
This initial testing is the key to MeRT’s results. Per the Mayo Clinic, studies show that the altered activity of certain neural circuits in the brain may contribute to depression. And the EEG will show that altered activity as a brainwave imbalance.
Once we have the full picture of the brainwave imbalance, we then develop a personalized treatment plan using TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation, an FDA-cleared therapy).
* Results are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual user and are not guaranteed.
The TMS delivers gentle magnetic pulses to those specific areas of the brain to improve brain connectivity and communication. In many instances, this has reduced depression symptoms. And this treatment lasts: Many people have been able to go off their medications for depression after MeRT treatment.*
Depression is a serious condition that demands a serious solution.
Even if a person appears to live in perfect circumstances, they can still succumb to depression. While environmental factors may contribute to depression — such as continuous exposure to violence, neglect, or abuse — they are not the entire picture.
Differences in biochemistry, genetics, and personality can all make a person more susceptible to depression. That’s why it’s so important to get help, because depression can be a serious illness.
According to the American Psychiatric Association, depression affects approximately one in 15 adults in any year, and one in six people will experience depression in their lifetime.
Depression symptoms can be mild or severe but should never be taken lightly. At its most severe, depression can lead to suicidal feelings. And suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, up to 7.4% of teens between grades 9-12 reported that they had attempted suicide at least once in the last twelve months.
That’s why getting the right help for depression can be a matter of life and death. If you are feeling suicidal, please call 988. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).
Talk with Our New Patient Coordinator
She can answer your questions, explain the procedures, and review all details. Or fill in the form at the bottom of this page, and she will contact you.
No matter your depression symptoms, there is hope. The MeRT treatment plan can result in significant symptom improvement.*
* Results are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual user and are not guaranteed.
Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder
Depression, also called Clinical Depression or Major Depressive Disorder, can have a range of symptoms, with varying degrees of severity. These can include:
- Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or emptiness
- Increased anxiety
- Agitation or restlessness
- Low self-esteem
- Short-term memory loss
- Inability to think straight
- Loss of interest in activities and relationships
- Loss of sex drive
- Insomnia, or sleeping too much
- Emotional outbursts, even over insignificant matters
- Chronic mental and/or physical exhaustion
- Changes in appetite
- Fixating on past events
- Back pain, neck pain, or headaches with no known cause
- Feeling “numb”
- Chronic feelings of unhappiness
- Feelings of isolation
- Thoughts of, attempts at, or death by suicide
MeRT Treatment for Depression at Brain Treatment Centers of Columbus and Cincinnati: What to Expect
Your first step, before deciding if MeRT is the right treatment for your depression, is to call us for a free consultation with our New Patient Coordinator. This is a no-obligation call, where she will discuss your symptoms and history, answer your questions, and explain the treatment in full. This includes all fees and protocols.
Then, once you decide to take the next step, we will set up an appointment for initial testing. This appointment will last 45 minutes to an hour. Then, once we have completed the testing, we will analyze the results and schedule you for a consultation.
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She can answer your questions, explain the procedures, and review all details. Or fill in the form at the bottom of this page, and she will contact you.
The MeRT treatment protocol comprises three steps: Testing, Consultation, and Treatment. Following are the specifics of each step:
1. Testing
At your first appointment, we will perform two simple tests: a qEEG and an EKG. These tests are painless, and we perform them right here in our office.
For the EEG, we place a cap on your head to measure the electrical activity in your brain and map out any areas not performing as they should. We also perform an EKG to record your heart’s electrical signals.
Once we perform these tests, our team will carefully analyze the results. Based on this analysis, we develop a treatment plan customized to your specific condition.
2. Consultation
After your tests are complete and we’ve reviewed and analyzed them, you will have a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Mehra Tarun or Nurse Practitioner Linna Morgan. You can either do this consultation in person or virtually from the comfort of your home.
During this consultation, we will discuss your test results and treatment plan. We will also answer any remaining questions you may have and let you know more about what to expect during your treatment period.
3. Treatment Period
During the treatment period, we will perform two weeks of TMS treatment at a time. After each two-week period, we will perform a new set of tests (EEG and EKG) to see how you are responding. Please note that we highly recommend a minimum of four weeks of treatment to determine if you are responding positively to treatment, both clinically, and on the repeat qEEG. If you are experiencing improvements, we recommend additional two-four weeks of treatment for long-lasting results.
We monitor your progress based on the new EEG results as well as symptom improvements. And you will have a consultation to confirm that changes are still showing in the testing.
Most conditions treated with MeRT provide noticeable and long-lasting results after six weeks of treatment. However, each patient is different, and the results may vary.
Insurance
Unfortunately, we do not accept insurance, nor file it on your behalf. We do accept all major credit cards and you can pay in advance of each two week treatment cycle.
Currently, MeRT is FDA-cleared for Major Depressive Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). For conditions other than Major Depressive Disorder and OCD, because treatment is considered “off-label,” insurance rarely reimburses any of the costs associated with treatment.
Questions? Need more information? Call our New Patient Coordinator.
We know how difficult it can be to decide on a new treatment for your depression, particularly if past treatments haven’t gotten the results you’d hoped for. You may still have a lot of questions about whether MeRT is the right treatment for you. We want to make sure you get all the information you need to make the best possible decision, and that begins with a call to our New Patient Coordinator.
The New Patient Coordinator is here to help you. She’ll take the time to listen, answer questions, explain costs, and put your mind at ease. Additionally, she can help you get scheduled if you decide that yes, MeRT is the right treatment for you.
When you think about it, making this one free, no-obligation call just might be the first step in freeing yourself from the depression symptoms that have been taking over your life. And we want to help you do just that!
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