OUR TREATMENTS
At Healing Minds our therapies focus on the diagnosis, treatments and prevention of mental, emotional and
behavioural problems.
You may be experiencing long-term feelings of sadness, hopelessness or anxiousness that never seem to lift, or problems functioning, causing every-day life to feel distorted or out of control. Other problems can be sudden, such
as panic attacks, dark thoughts or hearing voices.
We can help with all these problems with a range of treatments, including medication, psychotherapy and TMS.
See table below for a quick comparison.
TMS
Onset of Therapeutic Effects:
Onset of Therapeutic Effects:
7 - 10 days
Technical Aspects to note:
Patients are alert during the procedure, with no pre-treatment for preparation, and no need for recovery time afterwards.
Treatment Duration:
2 to 6 weeks depending on protocol and diagnosis
Adverse Effects:
Light Headache.
Over 70% effective for those who did not respond to medication to psychotherapy
Treatment Efficacy:
ECT
Onset of Therapeutic Effects:
Onset of Therapeutic Effects:
6 - 10 days
Technical Aspects:
Full medical team with anaesthetist and nurses. Pre and post anaesthetics
preparation care. Post anaesthetics recovery time required.
Treatment Duration:
usually 6 to 12 sessions every other day
Adverse Effects
General Anaesthesia Risks | Fractures |
Confusional States | Memory Problems
evidence for short term efficacy only
Treatment Efficacy:
Medication
Onset of Therapeutic Effects:
Onset of Therapeutic Effects:
14 - 30 days
Technical Aspects:
Need for ongoing medical follow ups, and/or medication adjustments.
Treatment Duration:
weeks to years
Adverse Effects:
Headaches | Postural hypotension | Constipation | Glaucoma |
Urinary retention | Stimulation / Drowsiness
Agranulocitosis | Erectile Dysfunction |
Loss of libido | Dry mouth/tooth decay
Nausea | Diarrhea | Accidental or intentional overdose. Those are some but not all possible side-effects
30% - 50% effective
Treatment Efficacy:
THE FIRST TO BRING YOU TMS THERAPY IN NZ
TMS is a non-invasive technique for modulating the brain, helping it going back to function in a healthy way. It is used to improve symptoms of depression and other psychiatric and neurological problems, by stimulating healthy communication between the nerve cells. This treatment should be especially considered if you have not responded to antidepressant medication, cannot tolerate their side-effects, or simply prefer a drug free treatment.
Book your appointment to see if TMS is right for you.