This Breakthrough Treatment Can Lift You Out of the Fog of Depression
MeRT is Drug-free, Non-invasive, and FDA-cleared for Depression and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
There is Hope for “Untreatable” Depression
When you have depression, it can feel like you’ll never come out of the fog. Even if you manage to see the light of day for a while, the depression keeps coming back. And when it does, it can make it all seem hopeless. But don’t give up. Not yet. You have a new choice that’s a 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 thousands of feel like living again. So yes, depression can be hard to treat. But you may have just found a solution.
The MeRTsm Approach to Depression Treatment
MeRT, or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy, combines three procedures:
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation(TMS, an FDA cleared therapy),
- Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG), and
- 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 Can Be a Serious Illness
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).
Depression Symptoms
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!” — MeRT Patient
* Results are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual user and are not guaranteed.
Benefits* from Treating Depression with MeRT
According to patients, MeRT treatment can be life-changing.* Benefits can include:
- More relaxed, less anxiety
- Better sleep and increased sleep duration
- Increased attention span
- Reduction of stress symptoms
- Better concentration and focus
- Less pain
- Increased emotional stability
- Mood improvement
- Increased motivation
- Improved ability to cope with stress
- More self-confidence and self-esteem
* Results are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual user and are not guaranteed.
How to Find Out More About Depression Treatment with MeRT
MeRT is a relatively new treatment, so you may have many questions as to whether it’s the right treatment for your depression. 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.
MeRT Treatment for Depression: What to Expect
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 your heart’s electrical signals. Once we perform the tests, 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.
Assessment Period
In this step, we will perform a short period of treatment, followed by a new EEG to see how you’re responding to the treatment. We determine progress based on the new EEG results compared to the initial one done, and we look at 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.
Founder and Medical Director
Founder and Medical DirectorGilbert Mbeo, MD is a triple board-certified physician who specializes in Neurology, NeuroIntensive Care, and Interventional Pain Management, with over 13 years of experience providing evidence-based, high-quality care to patients with acute neurological needs including acute stroke, neuromuscular respiratory failure, status epilepticus, and brain and spinal cord trauma.
Dr. Mbeo is a Neurointensivist, meaning that not only does he have an in-depth understanding of neurology and neurological conditions, but his expertise is in the care of critically ill neurologic patients with acute brain, spine, and neuromuscular disorders. This specialty is also referred to as neurologic intensive care, critical care neurology, and neurocritical care. After learning about the brain healing effects of neuromodulation Dr. Mbeo established the Brain Treatment Center Orlando in order to use interventions like cognitive rehabilitation, Magnetic Resonance Therapy (MeRT), and transcranial magnetic stimulation as non-invasive treatment options for an array of neurological conditions.
Contact Our New Patient Coordinator for More Information
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. Many MeRT clinicians and technicians have gone through treatment themselves. As a result, they know first-hand what this treatment can do. That’s why they’re passionate about helping you to heal.
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