Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Therapy (tDCS)

A Guide to (tDCS) Therapy

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a type of non-invasive brain stimulation that can be used in the treatment of depression, OCD, Schizophrenia, Fibromyalgia and for cognitive, speech or motor symptoms related to conditions such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, and other movement disorders. Maarga Mind Care tDCS Program offers tDCS sessions tailored to your individual needs and therapeutic goals under psychologist and Psychiatrist supervision.

During tDCS, a low-grade electric current is applied through electrodes placed on the scalp using a headset. tDCS can be used to increase, or, in some uses, decrease, brain activity in the region that is stimulated. This treatment can be used to relieve symptoms over time, for instance in depression, OCD and some neuro disorders to recover motor, cognitive, or language functions, the stimulation can be paired together with training activities to increase the benefit. For instance, you can complete the stimulation while doing exercises as directed by a therapist, or using one of cognitive or speech and language training.

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tDCS Treatment

Our experts from the Maarga Mind care tDCS Program speak with you and ask you questions about your health. After they determine that you are eligible for this service, we provide you with a treatment plan. During this initial visit, you receive complete information on tDCS treatment, and our team take the measurement of head, mark the area on the cap for stimulation. The team provides you with a customized tDCS setup, including electrode placement and stimulation intensity, and associated training activities to maximize your results. At the start of each session, you connect with one of our psychologists, treatment happens on the supervision of clinician. Each treatment session lasts approximately 30 minutes.

You can schedule tDCS sessions at your convenience. We recommend completing sessions daily or nearly every day, with a minimum of 10 sessions to evaluate if you are experiencing benefits. The program is not currently covered by insurance, but we offer bundled sessions to reduce the cost per session.

If you are participating in a rehabilitation program, we work with your therapist, such as a psychiatrist, occupational, speech–language, or psychotherapist, to add tDCS to your current therapeutic program.

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Therapy

tDCS Therapy Considered Conditions

Depression: an effective technique in treating Mild to Moderate treatment-resistant depression. Studies have shown that tDCS can reduce symptoms of depression, improve mood, and enhance quality of life.

Chronic pain: tDCS has been used to treat chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, and migraine headaches. It has been found to reduce pain intensity and frequency, as well as improve physical functioning.

Anxiety & OCD: improvements in mental and physiological symptoms of anxiety, overall calmer mental states, reduced intrusive thoughts.

Addiction: tDCS has been studied as a potential treatment for addiction, including nicotine addiction and alcohol dependence. It can reduce cravings and enhance treatment outcomes.

tDCS Therapy Considered Conditions

Anxiety & OCD: improvements in mental and physiological symptoms of anxiety, overall calmer mental states, reduced intrusive thoughts.

Addiction: tDCS has been studied as a potential treatment for addiction, including nicotine addiction and alcohol dependence. It can reduce cravings and enhance treatment outcomes.

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