TMS for Military and First Responders: A Treatment Without Career Impact

If you’re dealing with depression, you may feel stuck between getting help and protecting your career.

TMS offers another option.

TMS: A Treatment Without Career Consequences

TMS does not involve medication. Because of this, it typically does not trigger:

• Duty limitations¹

• Deployment restrictions¹

• FAA complications²,³

• Firearm-related concerns¹

Covered by TRICARE

The standard TMS treatment is now covered by TRICARE for eligible patients.

Proven Effectiveness

TMS is FDA-cleared and recommended in VA/DoD guidelines⁴

In a large study of veterans:

• 41% showed meaningful improvement⁵

• 85% maintained results long-term⁶

• Treatment was safe and well-tolerated⁵

PTSD and Depression

Among veterans with both depression and PTSD, 65% experienced meaningful improvement in PTSD symptoms⁵.

What to Expect

• Sessions under 20 minutes

• 5 days per week for about 6 weeks

• Accelerated 1- and 5-day options available

• No downtime

Taking the Next Step

You’ve taken care of others. Now it’s time to take care of yourself.

Schedule a confidential consultation.

References

1. Hauck H, Li L, Gregg E, Dragonetti J. Resource Document on Psychiatry and Military Service. American Psychiatric Association. Published February 1, 2024.

2. Rogers P, Hileman C, Salazar G, et al. Pilots Using Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Compared to Other Fatally Injured Pilots. Accident Analysis & Prevention. 2017;107:86-91.

3. Hoffman WR, Aden J, Barbera RD, et al. Healthcare Avoidance in Aircraft Pilots Due to Concern for Aeromedical Certificate Loss: A Survey of 3765 Pilots. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 2022;64(4):e245-e248.

4. Brockington R, Buelt A, Capaldi V, et al. Management of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) (2022). VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline. Published February 1, 2022.

5. Madore MR, Kozel FA, Williams LM, et al. Prefrontal Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression in US Military Veterans - A Naturalistic Cohort Study in the Veterans Health Administration. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2022;297:671-678.

6. Lisha I, Godbole Kroger NB, Tsalatsanis A, et al. The Durability of Response to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Veterans With Major Depressive Disorder. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2025.