Smart TMS provides Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain areas, effectively addressing depression, anxiety, and addiction. As the largest TMS provider in the UK and Ireland, Smart TMS has helped many patients achieve significant symptom reduction and remission without the side effects associated with traditional medications.
Funding
$1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many individuals suffer from mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and addiction, which can significantly impair their quality of life. Traditional treatments often involve medication, which can have undesirable side effects, or talking therapy, which may not be effective for everyone.
Solution
Smart TMS offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive therapy that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain. This stimulation can help to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions by directly targeting the brain circuits involved. Unlike medication, TMS has very few potential side effects, and it doesn't require any anaesthetic, injections, or hospital stays. The treatment is quick and easy, with each session lasting no more than thirty minutes, and typically involves a commitment of around five sessions per week, totaling between fifteen to thirty sessions, depending on individual response.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, and other mental health conditions, including adolescents, who are seeking a non-invasive and medication-free treatment option. Smart TMS also serves referrers such as GPs.
Features
- Non-invasive treatment using magnetic pulses to stimulate or dampen down precisely targeted areas of the brain
- Medication-free approach, reducing the risk of side effects associated with traditional treatments
- Short treatment sessions, typically lasting no more than 30 minutes
- Flexible scheduling across various locations, without the need for hospitalisation
- Treatment is approved by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) for medication-resistant conditions
- Regular psychometric tests to monitor symptoms throughout treatment
- Option for aftercare packages and regular TMS "top-ups" to help patients stay well
- Can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and addiction
- TMS therapy is also available for teens (14+)