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Breaking New Ground: Accelerated iTBS Studies Offer Hope for Adolescent Depression Treatment
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Breaking New Ground: Accelerated iTBS Studies Offer Hope for Adolescent Depression Treatment

Acacia presented data at the 5th International Brain Stimulation conference in Lisbon, Portugal on the topic of accelerated iTBS for the treatment of adolescent depression. The prevalence of adolescent depression is steadily rising but unlike adults, less than half with severe impairment receive treatment. rTMS approaches could be transformational for adolescents and previous studies have demonstrated its safety.

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How Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Can Treat Depressive Disorder
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How Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Can Treat Depressive Disorder

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a therapeutic treatment that delivers impressive results. At Acacia, we use a TMS device with Theta Burst stimulation by MagVenture™. Theta-burst is a stimulation pattern similar to how the brain communicates naturally. The treatment is FDA-approved and noninvasive.

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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

What leads to suicide? It can be a number of factors. But one of the leading causes is depression. The US Department of Health & Human Services reports that being diagnosed with depression is directly linked to an increased risk of dying by suicide. And the more severe your depression, the greater your risk. All told, they estimate that around 60% of people who commit suicide were living with a mental health disorder like depression.

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Who Does Depression Affect?
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Who Does Depression Affect?

The CDC reports that about one in thirteen people lives with depression. If you know at least thirteen people, you very likely know someone living with this condition. The problem? All too many people living with depression suffer in silence. They think that depression makes them appear weak or that it’s something they can “just get over.” But that’s not the case. Clinical depression requires treatment and it can affect you regardless of your age, race, gender, socioeconomic status, and any other factors. If you think you may be struggling with symptoms of depression, don’t hesitate to speak up. You’re not alone. 

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TMS and Depression
Acacia MH Acacia MH

TMS and Depression

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a therapeutic treatment that delivers impressive results. At Acacia, we use a TMS device with Theta Burst stimulation by MagVenture™. Theta-burst is a stimulation pattern similar to how the brain communicates naturally. The treatment is FDA-approved and noninvasive.

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