Brattleboro Retreat says it offers a six-week TMS program for adults with major depressive disorder who have not found relief through standard treatments.
Brattleboro Retreat outlines TMS offering
Brattleboro Retreat states that it offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS, through its TMS Program. According to Brattleboro Retreat, the program is presented as a safe, non-invasive alternative for adults with major depressive disorder.
The source says the program is intended for adults with major depressive disorder who have not found relief through standard treatments. Brattleboro Retreat does not provide further details in the supplied extract about which standard treatments a person may have tried before seeking TMS.
Six-week course described
According to Brattleboro Retreat, its TMS program uses electromagnetic pulses to stimulate neural pathways. The source describes treatment as a six-week course.
Brattleboro Retreat says the program aims to improve brain function and mood. The supplied program description does not provide information about scheduling, the number of sessions in the six-week course, or how treatment plans may differ between individuals.
Cognition statement
Brattleboro Retreat states that its TMS approach aims to improve brain function and mood without impacting cognition. The source characterizes TMS as non-invasive and identifies electromagnetic pulses as the method used to stimulate neural pathways.
The supplied extract does not describe how a person is evaluated for the program, what happens during an appointment, or whether there are circumstances in which TMS may not be appropriate. It also does not include information about payment, insurance coverage, referrals, wait times, or availability.
Source context
This item is based on Brattleboro Retreat’s February 28, 2025, program page, “Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Program - Brattleboro Retreat.” The page describes the organization’s stated TMS offering and the population it says the program is designed to serve.
The source’s description uses the terms “safe” and “non-invasive” for the program and says it is an alternative for adults whose major depressive disorder has not found relief through standard treatments. These are statements from Brattleboro Retreat’s program description.
What this means for Vermont patients
For people looking for treatment locally, the directory lists 6 published clinics in Vermont; Brattleboro Retreat’s page describes a TMS option for adults with major depressive disorder who have not found relief through standard treatments.
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