Frequently Asked Questions

No. It is a myth. Psychiatric medicines are as or more safe than medicines taken for common medical illnesses – heart diseases, high blood pressure and such.

This is not true. People with mental health issues are not more violent than those in the general population. On the contrary, most of the highly creative and successful people suffer from one or another form, of mental health issues.

Most of the common mental health issues like depression, anxiety can be treated once over months. But some of them, when are chronic, need long term treatment.

Yes. If present, in close relatives, there is an increased chance of one him/ she having mental health problems. They are not caused by curses or sins.

Mentally ill patients could suffer relapse as also seen in malaria, eczema, asthma, peptic ulcer, etc. and they could also have chronicity. The same occurs in other forms of physical illnesses.

No. Psychiatric illnesses are not contagious or carried over by air, water, sexual or close contact.

Seasons do effect changes in the intensity of the illness but normally they are not seasonal. The environment could affect one’s behavior in some ways like diet, water intake, eating particular type of food in excess.

• Deeper Penetration: The H-Coil design allows for stimulation of deeper brain structures, such as the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which is associated with depression.
• Broader Coverage: The coil’s structure enables a wider area of the brain to be targeted, enhancing treatment efficacy.
• Patient Comfort: Patients can relax, read, or use their phones during sessions, as the treatment is non-invasive and does not require sedation.
• Minimal Side Effects: Common side effects are generally mild and temporary, such as scalp discomfort or jaw pain, and do not include systemic side effects like those associated with medications.
• Clinical Evidence: Deep TMS has been investigated in over 30 randomized clinical trials worldwide, demonstrating its effectiveness in treating various mental health disorders. It has been used to treat more than 100,000 patients globally.

Individuals who fall under the following categories should not undergo Deep TMS Treatment:

• Patients with magnetic metal plates or devices implanted in or around their head (this does not include standard amalgam dental fillings).
• Patients with implanted electronic devices in their body.
• Patients who have undergone a seizure, a medical condition or change in a medical condition that may put them at increased risk of having a seizure.

Deep TMS is a safe, well-tolerated treatment for depression (MDD) and OCD. Most patients feel only mild side effects like scalp discomfort or a light headache during the session. You may hear tapping sounds and feel slight pressure—earplugs are provided. Less common effects include jaw pain or muscle twitching, which usually go away quickly.

The duration of Deep TMS treatment can change depending on the prescribed therapy and the condition being treated. That said, normally Deep TMS treatment includes a shorter acute phase made up of daily treatment sessions, and possibly a longer continuation phase that includes two sessions per week.

BrainsWay’s Deep TMS sessions usually last about 20 minutes each. As the Deep TMS process is non-invasive, once your session is over, you can drive yourself home and go about your daily routine.