ABOUT Neurostar TMS
The Hidden Struggles Veterans Carry
Deployment, frequent moves, long separations from family. Active duty life puts real strain on mental health, and depression doesn’t wait for a convenient time to show up. For service members and military families near Kirtland Air Force Base, Mediterra Mindful Care offers NeuroStar TMS therapy: an FDA-cleared, non-drug depression treatment available off-base, on your schedule.
Depression and PTSD Are Common After Service
According to the VA’s National Center for PTSD, PTSD affects veterans at meaningfully higher rates than the general population. Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom experience PTSD at a rate of 11 to 20 percent in a given year. Gulf War veterans see rates around 12 percent, and an estimated 30 percent of Vietnam veterans have had PTSD at some point in their lives. Depression is one of the most common conditions that develops alongside it.
If you’ve tried therapy, medication, or both, and you’re still not where you want to be, you’re not out of options.
When The effect of Service FollowYou Home
For many veterans, the transition back to civilian life can bring challenges that are difficult for others to see. Trouble sleeping, persistent anxiety, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of isolation can affect relationship, work and everyday routines.
DMDD AND DEPRESSION
How NeuroStar TMS Can Help
NeuroStar TMS is FDA-cleared to treat Major Depressive Disorder, including the anxiety symptoms that often ride along with it. It’s not a treatment for PTSD directly, but for many veterans, the depression that developed alongside their PTSD is exactly what’s been standing in the way of getting their life back, and that’s what NeuroStar is built to treat.
Here’s what makes it different from medication:
- No systemic side effects like weight gain, sexual dysfunction, or sedation
- Sessions run about 19 to 37 minutes, and you stay awake the entire time
- You can drive, work, and go about your day immediately after each session
- No memory or sleep disruption
- A typical course runs 4 to 6 weeks of daily weekday sessions
Non-Invasive
NeuroStar TMS does not require surgery, anesthesia, or implanted devices
No Anesthesia
Patients remain awake and alert throughout each treatment session
How NeuroStar TMS Therapy Works for Veterans
In-Office Sessions
Treatment is administered in our Albuquerque office through a series of scheduled sessions
Return to Daily Activities
Most patients can return to school, work, or other regular activities immediately after each session
Covered By Nearly All Major Insurances
Over 300 million lives are now insured for TMS treatment.
Don’t see your insurance? Call us – we accept many additional plans.
Most patients pay little to nothing out of pocket. We verify your benefits before your first appointment — no surprises.
Proudly Serving Veterans, Military, and First Responders – TriCare Accepted
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does TMS treat PTSD?
NeuroStar TMS is FDA-cleared for Major Depressive Disorder, not PTSD directly. Many veterans with PTSD also experience depression, and TMS is often used to treat that depression as part of a broader care plan alongside PTSD-specific therapy.
Is TMS covered by TRICARE?
We accept TRICARE. Coverage details vary by plan, and our team verifies your specific benefits before your first visit.
How long does treatment take?
A typical course is 4 to 6 weeks of daily sessions on weekdays, with each session lasting under 40 minutes.
Will TMS affect my VA disability rating?
This is a question for the VA directly, we can’t advise on rating decisions. What we can tell you is that TMS is a covered, FDA-cleared medical treatment, and seeking it is treated the same as any other mental health care.