Yes, most major insurance providers cover TMS therapy for treatment-resistant depression, provided you meet certain criteria (e.g., failed medication trials). Coverage may vary for other conditions.

Yes, TMS is considered safe and non-invasive. It doesn’t require anesthesia or sedation and doesn’t involve systemic side effects like medications.

TMS uses magnetic pulses, and can be conducted in an outpatient clinic without any altered state of consciousness. Whereas, ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) uses electrical currents, requires anesthesia, and must be conducted in a hospital setting. TMS has fewer side effects, and ECT is often used for severe, treatment-resistant cases where TMS hasn’t worked.