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Woman with her eyes closed, arms around her knees, resting her hand on her forehead
rTMS and esketamine
Options for treatment-resistant depression
Major depression affects approximately 5.4% of the Canadian population, and anxiety disorders affect 4.6% of the population. Many people who suffer from depression who try traditional therapies and oral antidepressants may notice only partial improvement or none at all.
Now there’s new hope for those with treatment-resistant depression. Our Care Centres are pleased to offer clients two alternative treatments under the supervision of our trained clinicians.
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is an outpatient, drug free treatment intended for patients who are suffering with depression but not responding to medication or unable to tolerate antidepressant medication.
How does rTMS work?
A Health Canada approved non-invasive therapy, rTMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate targeted areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. With repeated treatments over the course of approximately 6 weeks, the pulses can help strengthen mood stability.
Is rTMS right for me?
If you or a loved one is struggling with major depression, we recommend discussing rTMS treatments with your family doctor or a mental health professional.
Approximately 50% to 55% of patients with treatment resistant depression experience a response to rTMS treatment.
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is an outpatient, drug free treatment intended for patients who are suffering with depression but not responding to medication or unable to tolerate antidepressant medication.
How does rTMS work?
A Health Canada approved non-invasive therapy, rTMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate targeted areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. With repeated treatments over the course of approximately 6 weeks, the pulses can help strengthen mood stability.
Is rTMS right for me?
If you or a loved one is struggling with major depression, we recommend discussing rTMS treatments with your family doctor or a mental health professional.
Approximately 50% to 55% of patients with treatment resistant depression experience a response to rTMS treatment.
Esketamine
Esketamine is offered to patients experiencing moderate to severe depression symptoms. It may also be an option for someone who has not responded to two or more separate courses of treatment during the current depressive episode they are experiencing.
Administered as a nasal spray, it is absorbed more quickly than oral medication. Results can be noticed in hours or days instead of weeks or months.
How does esketamine work?
Esketamine belongs to a group of medicines that work on N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain. A nasal spray that is used together with an antidepressant taken by mouth, it can take the form of either:
A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
A serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Esketamine
Esketamine is offered to patients experiencing moderate to severe depression symptoms. It may also be an option for someone who has not responded to two or more separate courses of treatment during the current depressive episode they are experiencing.
Administered as a nasal spray, it is absorbed more quickly than oral medication. Results can be noticed in hours or days instead of weeks or months.
How does esketamine work?
Esketamine belongs to a group of medicines that work on N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain. A nasal spray that is used together with an antidepressant taken by mouth, it can take the form of either:
A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
A serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Personalized care from our team of specialists.
Our team offers a wealth of experience, skills, training and techniques to support you on your journey. In addition to the emerging treatments for treatment-resistant depression, we offer an integrated, holistic approach to mental and physical wellbeing, with access to best-in-class services all under one roof, including:
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Registered counsellors
Clinical exercise physiologists
Dietitians
Social workers
Case managers
Clinical psychologists specializing in neuropsychology
Ready to get started?
Call us today to make an appointment or explore our services.
Need urgent or emergency care?
Crisis text line: 686868
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1‑833‑456‑4566
Emergencies: 911