NeuroJust, a new interventional mental health clinic offering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy, recently opened its doors in Old Metairie.
TMS therapy provides people struggling with severe depression an innovative option for managing their mental health. The NeuroJust clinic opens at a time when New Orleanians are experiencing an increased level of depression as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our goal was to make mental healthcare available and affordable to all, especially considering the worsening mental health crisis,” said Jourdan Generes, CEO. “We have seen the success of TMS therapy around the country, and we wanted to bring that home to people suffering in New Orleans.”
Approved by the FDA in 2008, TMS uses a magnetic field to stimulate the prefrontal cortex of the brain, where the core symptoms of depression can be relieved. Unlike antidepressants or Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), TMS patients experience minimal side effects. “TMS is very well-tolerated and highly effective” said Generes. “More than 60% of TMS patients achieve remission from their depression in as little as four to six weeks. At NeuroJust, we change our patients’ minds, so they can change their lives.” Chance McInnis, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive experience, will administer TMS to patients. Safe and covered by most insurances, the treatment offers a medication-free solution with patients returning to normal activities immediately following the 20-minute session.