Freedom from Depression
Have you tried many things, but your depression keeps coming back?
There is hope. Depression no longer has to put your life on hold.
MeRT (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) is a non-invasive, drug-free protocol that is FDA-cleared for the treatment of Depression and Major Depressive Disorder.
Depression Treatment with MeRT
Hope for “Untreatable” Depression
When you have depression, life can feel unbearable. And while there are many ways to treat depression, like therapy and medications, they don’t always work as you hoped they would.
But there is hope. We offer an entirely different approach to treating depression. It’s called MeRT or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy. It’s non-invasive, drug-free, and lasting. And it’s helped people of all ages and from all walks of life to feel alive again.
MeRT uses a magnetic field to stimulate and balance brain function, guided by sophisticated imaging and diagnostics. It has been used successfully to treat depression, particularly when medications haven’t helped or have caused complex side effects. And MeRT is FDA-approved for Multiple Drug Resistant Depression.
So yes, depression can be hard to treat. But don’t give up — you may have just found a solution.
Non-Invasive and Drug-Free
The MeRT Approach to Depression Treatment
MeRT, or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy, combines three procedures:
1. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS, an FDA cleared therapy),
2. Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG), and
3. Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG).
The EEG is key to the success of the MeRT treatment. Here’s why:
Patients who are clinically depressed have markers that we can see in their EEG studies. The EEG can show an imbalance in brainwave activity. Once we identify that imbalance, we can then strengthen the brainwave activity. As a result, this can reduce depression symptoms.
According to the Mayo Clinic, more than three million people are diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder every year. They also report on new research that shows how the altered activity of certain neural circuits in the brain may contribute to depression.
So you can see why MeRT has been successfully used to treat depression, particularly when medications haven’t helped or have caused complex side effects. And MeRT is FDA-approved for Multiple Drug Resistant Depression.
I felt like I was alone even though I was surrounded by love and care. It was just a cloud that would linger over my life every now and again. The Brain Treatment Center helped me understand what was going on in my head and after a month of treatment, I was grateful to be DEPRESSION-FREE and MEDICATION-FREE for the first time in my life.”— MeRT Patient
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Depression Takes Many Forms
Depression can be so debilitating that it affects your quality of life. Acute depression can be brought on by a one-time situation; this can include the death of a loved one or physical or emotional trauma. Chronic depression, on the other hand, can have unknown causes—yet can completely sideline your life.
Whether acute or chronic, depression can be a serious illness. At its most severe, it can cause suicidal feelings which can’t be taken lightly: Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S. Moreover, up to 7.4% of teens between grades 9-12 reported that they had attempted suicide at least once in the last twelve months.
That’s why getting the right kind of help for depression can be a matter of life and death. If you are feeling suicidal, please call 911. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).
Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder
Depression, also called Clinical Depression or Major Depressive Disorder, can have a range of symptoms. These symptoms can have degrees of severity and can include:
- Loss of interest in activities and relationships
- Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness
- Loss of sex drive
- Insomnia, or sleeping too much
- Emotional outbursts, even over insignificant matters
- Chronic mental and/or physical exhaustion
- Changes in appetite
- Increased anxiety
- Agitation or restlessness
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Low self-esteem
- Short-term memory loss
- Inability to think straight
- Fixating or ruminating on failures or past events
- Physical symptoms such as back pain, neck pain, or headaches with no known cause
- Chronic feelings of unhappiness
- Feeling “numb”
- Feelings of isolation
- Thoughts of suicide
- Attempts at suicide, or death by suicide
If you think you might have Major Depressive Disorder, know that there is hope. The MeRT treatment plan is highly individualized for each person. By improving brain communication, we can achieve significant improvement. As a result, many are able to go off their medications for depression. *
Depression was the constant feeling of wanting to quit and retreat to my home, except I already would be home. MeRT helped me shed this feeling in less than two weeks. I couldn’t believe I had spent so many years feeling this way!” — Brain Treatment Center Patient
* Results are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual user and are not guaranteed.
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What To Expect
How to Find Out More About MeRT
MeRT is a relatively new treatment, so you may have many questions as to whether it’s right for your child. We understand, and we’re here to make it as easy as possible for you to get the information you need. We also know that this is not a light decision to make.
Your first step is as simple as a phone consultation with our New Patient Coordinator. You can discuss symptoms and history, ask all the questions you want, and have her explain the treatment in full. This includes all fees and protocols.
Once you decide to take the next step, we then set up two separate appointments. Each of these appointments will last 45 minutes to an hour. After this, we have an assessment period where the actual procedure and monitoring take place.
EEG Testing
On your first appointment, we perform the qEEG and ECG/EKG. These tests are simple and painless and done right in our office. For the EEG, we place a cap on your head to measure the electrical activity in your brain. This will map out any areas which are not performing as they should. Additionally, in the EKG, we attach electrodes to your chest to record the heart’s electrical signals.
Once we perform the test, our team will carefully analyze the results. Based on this analysis, we develop a treatment plan customized to your specific condition and schedule your assessment period of treatment.
Consultation
Your second appointment, after your qEEG/EKG, is a one-on-one consultation. You can do this either in person or virtually from the comfort of your home. We will discuss your test results and treatment protocols, answer any questions you may have, and let you know more about what to expect during your assessment period of treatment.
Assessment Period
The next step is the Assessment Period, where we will perform a short period of treatment, followed by a new EEG to see how you are responding to the treatment. We determine progress based on the new EEG results compared to the initial one done and symptom improvements.
If there is a positive response to treatment during the assessment period, you will have likely noticed some improvements starting to take place. At that point, we will schedule additional MeRT treatment in two-week intervals.
At the end of every two weeks, we will perform a qEEG/EKG to monitor your progress; you will have a consultation to confirm that changes are still showing on the testing.
Most conditions treated with MeRT provide noticeable and long-lasting results after four to eight weeks of treatment; however, each patient is different, and results may vary.
Our Doctor
Dr. Spencer O. Miller is a well-respected and highly esteemed Neurologist who practices both in Dallas, Texas, and Oklahoma. He is the Medical Director of Brain Treatment Partners OK. He received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and has been in practice for 15 years, 5 of which were in the US Air Force, where he saw many serious head injuries, and cases of PTSD and TBI.
Dr. Miller now specializes in MeRTSM (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) for the treatment of autism, traumatic brain injury, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and multiple other neurological conditions.
He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish.
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Questions About MeRT? Need More Information?
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Our New Patient Coordinator is available to answer any questions that you may have about how MeRT can help you. She’ll take the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, explain costs, and put your mind at ease. She can also assist you in getting scheduled should you decide to move forward with treatment.
We understand what you may be going through, and our goal is to help guide you through the process with quality care in a warm and compassionate environment.
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