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<\/a><\/a>\n\u201cPatients often arrive at Serenity describing trouble sleeping, persistent fatigue or difficulty concentrating without connecting those symptoms to a mental health condition,\u201d said Dr. TeeJay Tripp<\/a>, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Serenity Mental Health Centers. \u201cOnce we identify the underlying pattern, treatments like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and ketamine infusion therapy give us evidence-based tools to support patients who haven\u2019t responded to medication management alone.\u201d<\/p> \nWhat Are the Mental Health Symptoms People Most Often Overlook?<\/b><\/p> \nAcross Serenity\u2019s national patient population in 2024, providers most frequently treated:<\/p> \nAccording to Dr. Tripp, the symptoms most frequently dismissed or attributed to other causes include:<\/p> \nThese symptoms often appear before more recognizable signs of depression, anxiety, OCD or PTSD and can be early indicators that warrant evaluation by a qualified mental health professional. Sleep concerns, in particular patient cases, are framed by Serenity\u2019s providers as a co-occurring symptom of an underlying mental health condition rather than as a primary diagnosis.<\/p> \nA complete guide to the most overlooked mental health symptoms including how they relate to outpatient treatment options is available at serenitymentalhealthcenters.com\/mental-health-awareness-month\/signs-people-miss\/<\/a>.<\/p> \nHow Is TMS Therapy Different From Medication?<\/b><\/p> \nTranscranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared outpatient treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain associated with mood regulation. Unlike medication, which alters brain chemistry across the whole body, TMS targets specific neural pathways involved in conditions such as major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety, PTSD and OCD.<\/p> \nIn Serenity\u2019s 2024 patient outcomes data:<\/p> \nSerenity uses BrainsWay\u00ae<\/sup> Deep TMS\u2122 technology, which is FDA-cleared for MDD and OCD and reaches deeper neural regions than standard TMS. The treatment is administered in an outpatient mental health clinic setting, requires no anesthesia or sedation, and allows patients to resume daily activities the same day.<\/p> \nHow Does Ketamine Infusion Therapy Work for Treatment-Resistant Depression?<\/b><\/p> \nKetamine infusion therapy is administered intravenously by a registered nurse in a controlled outpatient setting. It is increasingly recognized for its rapid impact on treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, OCD and severe anxiety. A typical course is approximately six sessions, and many patients experience symptom relief within hours of their first treatment.<\/p> \nKetamine infusion therapy is most often considered for patients who have not responded to medication management or who are seeking an alternative approach to mental health care. As with TMS therapy, ketamine infusion therapy is administered under medical supervision following an evaluation to determine candidacy.<\/p> \nWhy Mental Health Care Is Shifting Beyond Medication-Only Approaches<\/b><\/p> \nAccording to the Cleveland Clinic, approximately 30% of individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder develop treatment-resistant depression, where two or more antidepressants fail to relieve symptoms. Harvard Health reports that 50\u201360% of individuals with depression who have not responded to medication experience meaningful improvement with TMS therapy.<\/p> \n\u201cPatients deserve access to the full spectrum of evidence-based options,\u201d Dr. Tripp said. \u201cMedication is the right answer for many people, but it shouldn\u2019t be the only answer. TMS therapy and ketamine infusion therapy give us a way to reach patients who have been cycling through medications without relief.\u201d<\/p> \nWho Is a Candidate for TMS Therapy or Ketamine Infusion Therapy?<\/b><\/p> \nCandidates for TMS therapy typically include adults with a confirmed diagnosis of a mood disorder who have not responded fully to medication, along with those seeking a non-medication treatment path. Candidates for ketamine infusion therapy generally include patients with treatment-resistant depression, bipolar depression, PTSD or severe anxiety. An evaluation by a Serenity psychiatrist determines candidacy, and treatment plans are personalized based on individual diagnosis, history and goals.<\/p> \nBoth treatments are administered on an outpatient basis. Serenity does not provide traditional talk therapy and encourages patients to continue with their existing therapists during and after treatment.<\/p> \nExpanding Access to Outpatient Mental Health Care<\/b><\/p> \nSerenity Mental Health Centers currently operates in eight states : Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Virginia, with continued expansion planned into underserved communities, including military-focused markets and regions with limited access to advanced behavioral health treatments.<\/p> \nFor Mental Health Awareness Month, Serenity Mental Health Centers has published a comprehensive guide on the signs of depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD patients and families most often miss, along with information on outpatient TMS therapy and ketamine infusion therapy. Read the full guide at serenitymentalhealthcenters.com\/mental-health-awareness-month\/signs-people-miss\/<\/a>.<\/p> \nAbout Serenity Mental Health Centers<\/b><\/p> \nSerenity Mental Health Centers is a leading provider of outpatient mental health services, dedicated to transforming the lives of patients through compassionate, innovative and evidence-based care. With more than 35 mental health clinics across the United States, Serenity offers a range of mental health services tailored to address mental disorders including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD and ADHD. Serenity\u2019s psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and behavioral health specialists combine innovative therapies including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy and ketamine infusion therapy with personalized medication management to help patients achieve lasting wellness. For more information, visit www.serenitymentalhealthcenters.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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