TMS | Anxious Depression
Anxious depression (Comorbid anxiety and depression) is relatively a common syndrome. Anxious Depression characterizes the presence of anxiety symptoms in individuals diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Understanding the Basics
- TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is a non‑invasive brain therapy. That means we don’t cut, we don’t implant anything — instead, magnetic pulses gently stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation.
- The idea is that by sending small, carefully targeted pulses, we can help “wake up” or rebalance brain circuits that may be underactive in depression.
- For adolescents (ages 15 to 21*), Magstim’s Horizon Inspire and 3.0 systems have recently been cleared by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to be used in addition to (adjunctive to) other treatments, for those with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). (Magstim)
- Magstim TMS offers another option for young people whose depression has not improved enough with conventional treatments alone.
Contact your physician or check out our list of TMS Providers to find a physician near you who offers TMS treatment for Anxious depression.
Why This Is Big News for Teens & Young Adults
- Depression can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re in school, managing relationships, or figuring out your future. Traditional treatments (therapy, medications) help many people, but not everyone gets full relief.
- The FDA clearance* means that now, for adolescents, there is official recognition that Magstim’s TMS systems can safely be used (under certain conditions) to treat depression.
- This opens doors: more clinics may offer adolescent TMS, more doctors may refer younger patients, and research will continue to refine how TMS works best for youth.
How to Learn More or Get Started
- Talk with your psychiatrist, neurologist, or mental health provider about whether TMS might suit you.
- Ask whether there is a TMS provider in your area that treats adolescents. Visit our TMS Provider page, click here: https://www.magstim.com/provider/
- Many TMS clinics offer consultations or demonstrations — you can ask to see or experience the equipment so you know what to expect.
Final Thoughts
If you’re a teen or young adult living with depression, feeling stuck, or looking for new options — Magstim TMS may be a worthwhile path to explore. Magstim TMS for Adolescent Depression represents a scientifically grounded, non‑invasive approach that is now FDA‑cleared for your age group (15–21) under certain conditions. With close supervision, personalized planning, and support — it could be a meaningful step toward feeling better.
Note: For Adults: Horizon 3.0 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy Systems are indicated for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adult patients who have failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medication in the current episode, as well as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). For Adolescents: Horizon 3.0 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy Systems are indicated as an adjunct for the treatment of MDD in adolescent patients (age 15-21).
