When Antidepressants Fail, Portland Patients Turn to TMS for Advanced Depression Relief

Over the past several years, conversations about mental health have become more common across Oregon.  As more people speak up about struggling with mental health issues, the stigma surrounding mental health conditions like depression has shown signs of receding in Oregon.  More people are seeking help, employers are expanding mental health benefits, schools are investing […]

Hope for Veterans: TMS at the VA for Veterans with Depression in Portland

Happy Memorial Day! As we honor our veterans today, let’s look at how the Veteran’s Administration (VA) is using TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, to help treat depression in our country’s veterans.  Depression is, unfortunately, very common among those who have served. Veterans often carry invisible wounds long after their military service ends. Depression, anxiety, […]

TMS Therapy vs. Antidepressants: An Interview with Dr. Robbie Bahl of Portland, Oregon

Dr. Robbie Bahl on TMS, Antidepressants, and Treatment-Resistant Depression TMS, antidepressants, and treatment-resistant depression are big topics at Shanti TMS in Portland, Oregon.  We sat down with Shanti TMS’ Medical Director, Robbie Bahl, MD to hear his thoughts on TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), antidepressants and Treatment-Resistant Depression, or TRD.   About Dr. Robbie Bahl Dr […]

How Medicare Coverage for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Works in Portland, Oregon

  Depression affects millions of Americans and can be particularly challenging when standard treatments like medications and talk therapy are not effective. Treatment resistant depression leads many patients at Shanti Wellness and Recovery to consider a well-researched, non-invasive alternative: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).  This treatment has become more commonplace over the past decade or so […]