MeRT Treatment for Depression
Major Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant Depression and Clinical Depression can be addressed with a Drug-Free, Non-Invasive Treatment called Magnetic Resonance Therapy, or MeRT.
Don’t let depression put your life on hold.
There are many ways to treat depression, including therapy and medications. While some people benefit from antidepressants, many experience unwanted side effects or don’t get the same benefits. But there’s hope.
That hope begins right here at the Brain Treatment Center of Rancho Mirage, where we offer an entirely different approach to depression treatment. It’s called MeRT® or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy, a non-invasive, drug-free, and lasting treatment. With MeRT, we’ve helped people of all ages and from all walks of life to feel alive again.
MeRT uses a magnetic field to stimulate and balance brain function, guided by sophisticated imaging and diagnostics. We’ve used it successfully to treat depression, particularly when medications haven’t helped or have caused complex side effects. Plus, it’s important to note that the TMS used in MeRT is FDA-approved to treat Multiple Drug Resistant Depression.
So yes, depression can be hard to treat. But don’t give up — you may have just found the solution.
“Nothing short of a miracle.”
“My experience was nothing short of a miracle. The treatment I received has completely changed my life for the better. I was able to reset my circadian rhythm and sleep through the night without medication, and my nightmares became few and far between.
“My anxiety also lessened almost immediately, and I became able to do the things I used to enjoy, like going to the gym, cooking, and reading. I became able to focus my attention again and my mood lightened a lot.
“My fiancé and family immediately noticed the change in me and said that it was like they had gotten their ‘old’ Sarah back.” – Army Veteran
An Entirely New Approach
MeRT for Treatment of Depression
The equipment used in MeRT, or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy, is FDA-approved for Multiple Drug-Resistant Depression. Completely non-invasive and drug-free, MeRT combines Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG), and Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG). Using this combination of technologies, we can analyze and formulate treatments tailored to each patient’s unique brain pattern.
The MeRT process is much more evolved than standard TMS treatments since it is not a “one size fits all” approach. MeRT is highly individualized as to both frequency and location. This scientific approach is unique to each person.
Clinically depressed patients have markers that are visible in their EEG studies. Through these studies, can see an imbalance in brainwave activity between the left and right hemispheres, called asymmetry. The MeRT protocol identifies the asymmetry by strengthening the brainwave activity, which can reduce depression symptoms.
According to the Mayo Clinic, more than three million people are diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder every year. They also report on new research that shows how the altered activity of certain neural circuits in the brain may contribute to depression.
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“DEPRESSION-FREE and MEDICATION-FREE for the first time in my life.”
“I felt like I was alone, even though I was surrounded by love and care. It was just a cloud that would linger over my life every now and again. The Brain Treatment Center helped me understand what was going on in my head. And after a month of treatment, I was grateful to be DEPRESSION-FREE and MEDICATION-FREE for the first time in my life.” – MeRT Patient
Studies Show the Effectiveness of TMS for Depression Treatment
As you will see below, rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) is a key part of MeRT treatment for depression. TMS is a highly effective treatment for depression. And MeRT takes it a step further by targeting the TMS treatment to your unique brain frequency.
Many studies have shown how effective rTMS is at reducing depression symptoms. Here are a few of the most recent:
TMS Should Be Considered as First-Line Treatment For Moderate to Severe Major Depressive Disorder, in Psychiatric News, October 2022.
The article’s author, Richard A. Bermudes, reviewed a decade’s worth of studies on the effectiveness of TMS, and wrote this:
“As I read the [APA] guidelines recently and considered the number of new outcome studies conducted with TMS, I believe TMS should be considered, in addition to pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, as a first-line treatment for patients with moderate to severe major depressive disorder.”
A retrospective chart review to assess the impact of alpha- guided transcranial magnetic stimulation on symptoms of PTSD and depression in active-duty special operations service members, 21 June 2024.
“This data provides a demonstration of significant reduction in PTSD and depression symptoms and safety with the application of a-rTMS in active-duty special operations military personnel. Expansion of targeted neuromodulation programs could be impactful for military and civilian populations.”
Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder (MDD) after two antidepressant treatment failures July 2023.
“Several meta-analyses proved the efficacy of rTMS treatment in MDD, which is comparable to pharmacotherapy, and may have even better tolerability. Our results strengthened that rTMS is associated with clinically relevant antidepressant effect in TRD as well, and may be a beneficial tool in the add-on treatment of patients with TRD. Furthermore, rTMS adjunctive treatment to antidepressants was found to be specifically effective in achieving full remission.”
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for major depression: a multisite, naturalistic, observational study of quality of life outcome measures in clinical practice, July 2013.
This study found: “Conclusion: These data confirm that TMS is effective in the acute treatment of MDD in routine clinical practice settings. This symptom benefit is accompanied by statistically and clinically meaningful improvements in patient-reported QOL [quality of life] and functional status outcomes.”
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for major depression: a multisite, naturalistic, observational study of acute treatment outcomes in clinical practice, Carpenter et al, 2012.
This study found as its conclusion: “These data indicate that TMS is an effective treatment for those unable to benefit from initial antidepressant medication.”
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Resistant Depression: A Scoping Review. June 2022.
“Overall, 16 out of the 17 studies suggested that rTMS treatment was effective, safe and tolerated in TRD. For patients with TRD, rTMS appears to provide significant benefits through the reduction of depressive symptoms…”
The association between sample and treatment characteristics and the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in depression. Oct 2022.
“Data from nearly 3000 patients from 65 randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis. rTMS was confirmed as efficacious in treating depression when looking at symptom reduction, response and remission.”
Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in treatment-resistant depression: the evidence thus far, August 2019.
This found: “rTMS is rapidly gaining popularity as a treatment modality for depression. There is growing evidence to support its use in patients with depression as a monotherapy or as adjunct with pharmacotherapy. Additionally, rTMS has been found to be safe and effective in pregnant patients and elderly patients…”
Use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression, May 2019.
“The clinical efficacy of TMS as an antidepressant has been well established. TMS is an innovative and promising treatment modality for patients with TRD [treatment-resistent depression].”
Experimental depression treatment is nearly 80% effective in controlled study, October 28, 2021.
“In a double-blind controlled study, high doses of magnetic brain stimulation, given on an accelerated timeline and individually targeted, caused remission in 79% of trial participants with severe depression.
“A new type of magnetic brain stimulation brought rapid remission to almost 80% of participants with severe depression in a study conducted at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
“Dramatic improvement after each visit.”
“For anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, and other symptoms, I highly recommend trying MeRT at the Brain Treatment Center. My adult son, who has suffered from both problems his entire life and has been on medication, realized a positive change after the first visit. We saw dramatic improvement after each visit.
“This technology is truly a magic bullet for the right candidate. The staff is professional and friendly. The facilities are equally professional.“ – Father of a MeRT Patient
Depression Can Be a Serious Illness
Depression can take many forms and can be so debilitating that it affects your quality of life.
Acute depression can be brought on by a one-time situation such as the death of a loved one or physical or emotional trauma. It can dissipate over time or have lasting effects. Chronic depression may have unknown causes, yet can completely sideline your life.
Whether acute or chronic, depression can be a serious illness. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S. and has been on the rise for teens and adults. Up to 7.4% of teens between grades 9-12 reported that they had attempted suicide at least once in the last twelve months.
Getting the right kind of help for depression can be a matter of life and death. And MeRT has helped many who were suffering from depression. MeRT is completely non-invasive and drug-free.
If you are feeling suicidal, please call 911. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).
Depression Symptoms
- Loss of interest in activities and relationships
- Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness
- Loss of sex drive
- Insomnia, or sleeping too much
- Emotional outbursts, even over insignificant matters
- Chronic mental and/or physical exhaustion
- Changes in appetite
- Increased anxiety
- Agitation or restlessness
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Low self-esteem
- Short-term memory loss
- Inability to think straight
- Fixating or ruminating on failures or past events
- Physical symptoms such as back pain, neck pain, or headaches with no known cause
- Chronic feelings of unhappiness
- Feeling “numb”
- Feelings of isolation
- Thoughts of suicide
- Attempts at suicide or death by suicide
If you think you might have Major Depressive Disorder, please know that there is hope.
The MeRT treatment plan is highly individualized, with the purpose of improved brain communication. This can lead to significant clinical improvements, and many can go off of their medications for depression. *
* Results are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual user and are not guaranteed.
“I couldn’t believe I had spent so many years feeling this way!”
“Depression was the constant feeling of wanting to quit and retreat to my home, except I already would be home. MeRT helped me shed this feeling in less than two weeks. I couldn’t believe I had spent so many years feeling this way!” — Brain Treatment Center Patient
Hear Sean’s MeRT Story
MeRT Treatment for Depression works.
MeRT Therapy is a personalized treatment for neurological pathways that are not working properly. In this video, you’ll hear how MeRT has helped Sean, who battled with depression.
“I have my sense of well-being back.”
“Of all my injuries, by far the worst were the ones you could not see. I had degraded to the point of not being able to leave my home because of panic attacks and severe anxiety. And I could not hide from this feeling, and no medication could numb it. I told my doctor at one point I couldn’t kill myself because I have a family with young children that I am responsible for.
“So, I was living in despair and physical pain every day without reprieve, that is, until I was able to get treatment. I underwent neural restorative therapy for two months with total symptom resolution. Now, I can function again at work and spend much-needed time with my family. I have my sense of well-being back and a clarity of thought I haven’t had in many years.” – Army Veteran
Got Questions?
Talk with our New Patient Coordinator.
Our New Patient Coordinator is here to answer any questions that you may have about how MeRT can help you. She’ll take the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, explain costs, and go over any other details. She can also assist you in getting scheduled should you decide to proceed with treatment.
We understand what you may be going through, and we know how challenging it can be. That’s why our goal is to help guide you through the process with quality care in a warm and compassionate environment.
And know that you don’t have to make any big decisions right away. You can start with an EEG and a consultation with the doctor. Then, together, you can decide if you may benefit from MeRT.
While MeRT is a relatively new treatment protocol, it has shown some remarkable results. And it costs nothing to call us and talk. Our New Patient Coordinator is here for you.
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