If your teen is experiencing sadness, anger, or other signs of depression, you want to help them feel better. When antidepressants do not work or are not a preferred option, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatments for specific types of depression may be a viable option.
TMS therapy uses magnetic waves to change a patient’s brain chemistry. At The Holiner Psychiatric Group, we use Apollo TMS to support younger patients at this important stage of development and are here to support your family as you consider TMS for adolescent depression in Dallas.
Teens with depression may experience behavioral and emotional symptoms that interfere with home, school, and social activities.
Common symptoms of depression in teens include:
Teens may experience some difficult emotions as part of adolescence, but sustained symptoms are not healthy. If your teenager is experiencing signs of major depressive disorder in Dallas and you are considering TMS therapy for them, our empathetic team at The Holiner Psychiatric Group is here to support your family and provide expert care focused on your child's emotional wellness.
Apollo TMS received FDA clearance for the treatment of depression in adults in 2023 and in adolescents in 2025. Other forms of TMS have been FDA-cleared for treating depression since 2008.
TMS therapy introduces brief magnetic pulses to the brain’s left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for mood regulation. Inside the brain, the magnetic pulses produce electrical currents to activate cells that release neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
One potential cause of depression is an imbalance of these neurotransmitters, and the goal of TMS for adolescents in Dallas is to restore these neurotransmitters to healthy levels.
Before your teen’s first TMS therapy session, your provider at The Holiner Psychiatric Group will ensure that your family knows what will happen and give you the opportunity to ask any questions about the treatment process.
Because TMS therapy does not require any sedation, your teen will be awake throughout the treatment. Your provider will place a magnetic coil against their head, and they may feel a tapping sensation from nerve stimulation—though the treatment is not painful.
The length of each appointment depends on your teen’s specific needs and the type of pattern the provider uses. Your teen will be able to continue with their normal routine once the appointment ends.
In Dallas, teen patients receiving TMS therapy for depression experience a variety of benefits, including:
Our team will discuss the TMS process in detail and how your adolescent may benefit from this kind of care.
Depression is challenging in the already tumultuous teenage years, but The Holiner Psychiatric Group is here to support our young patients through this difficult time. TMS for adolescent depression in Dallas can help your child find relief from uncomfortable depression symptoms and fully engage with their favorite activities once again.
Call us today to schedule a consultation with The Holiner Psychiatric Group and learn more about TMS therapy for teenagers.