Neuromodulation Services
Many patients with psychiatric disorders do not adequately respond to “traditional” treatment options, including psychotherapy and medication. Neuromodulation is an alternative treatment option.
What is Neuromodulation?
Neuromodulation is an innovative approach to treating mental health conditions by using targeted stimulation to help regulate the activity of specific areas of the brain. These treatments are designed to influence the neural networks involved in mood, thinking and emotional regulation, helping the brain function more effectively.
For individuals whose symptoms have not improved with medication, psychotherapy or other traditional treatments, neuromodulation may provide another evidence-based option. It is most commonly used to treat conditions such as depression and certain other behavioral health conditions.
Many neuromodulation therapies are non-invasive, meaning they do not require surgery or implanted devices. Treatments are performed in an outpatient setting, allowing patients to return to their normal daily activities shortly after each session.
Neuromodulation Services Offered
Our behavioral health team offers advanced neuromodulation therapies as part of a comprehensive, individualized treatment program. We work closely with each patient to determine whether neuromodulation is an appropriate option based on diagnosis, treatment history and personal goals. Services include:
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- The application of electrodes to a patient’s scalp to stimulate the brain and induce a seizure under general anesthesia.
- Safe and non-invasive.
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One of the most effective treatments in psychiatry:
- Response rate: 70–80%
- Remission rate: 40–50%
- Watch Caroline's story - How Neuromodulation (ECT) Therapy saved my life
- Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS)
- A procedure in which a device is used to stimulate underactive areas of the brain.
- While previously recommended only after medications had not been successful, dTMS may now be offered as a first-line treatment.
- Safe and non-invasive.
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Research has found that an accelerated form of dTMS (multiple sessions per day) can achieve:
- Response rate: Up to 80% in people with major depressive disorder.
- Learn more about dTMS
- Esketamine (Spravato®)
- The only FDA-approved prescription nasal spray for adults with depression who have tried other antidepressant medications without success.
- Also approved to treat depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or have recently attempted suicide, providing a new treatment option for those in acute distress.
- A simple nasal spray administered under the care and supervision of our medical team.
- Read Loisanne’s story - How One 9/11 Widow Found Relief From Treatment-Resistant Depression
Neuromodulation Services Contacts
Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy -
732-324-5339
Carrier Clinic, Belle Mead -
908-281-1440
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune -
848-332-0119
HMH Psychiatry, Brick -
732-295-6543