Therapoint Dr. Timothy Carpenter

Therapoint Medicine presents

The EXOMIND Learning Center

Understand the technology. Understand the science. Decide whether it's worth a conversation.

EXOMIND uses non-invasive transcranial magnetic stimulation technology to interact with targeted areas of the brain. At Therapoint Medicine, we believe new medical technology should come with something just as important: clear information.

The Learning Center exists to help patients, families and mental-health professionals understand what EXOMIND is, how transcranial magnetic stimulation works, what research tells us, what treatment may feel like, and which questions should be asked before considering care.

I'm a mental-health professional

Education before treatment.

Not every person who learns about EXOMIND needs EXOMIND. Our goal is to help you understand the technology and determine — through appropriate medical evaluation — whether it may be relevant to your individual situation.

Start anywhere

Where would you like to begin?

Six topics, written to be read by a person deciding whether to have a conversation — not to be skimmed by an algorithm.

  • EXOMIND 101

    What is EXOMIND?

    A complete introduction to EXOMIND, ExoTMS and how non invasive brain stimulation works. Start here if the technology is new to you.

    Start here
  • EXOMIND + Depression

    How is TMS used in depression care?

    Major depressive disorder, transcranial magnetic stimulation research, brain networks, and where EXOMIND may fit within a broader mental health treatment plan.

    Learn more
  • Your treatment experience

    What should I expect?

    Consultation, medical evaluation, safety screening, treatment sessions, possible sensations, monitoring and what happens after a treatment series.

    See the patient journey
  • Safety

    Is EXOMIND safe?

    Common side effects, important contraindications, implanted device considerations and the questions worth discussing with your healthcare provider.

    Understand safety
  • Science + research

    What does the research say?

    The broader scientific literature surrounding transcranial magnetic stimulation, plus emerging EXOMIND specific research each labeled by evidence status.

    Explore the research
  • Ask before you treat

    EXOMIND FAQ

    Straightforward answers about treatment, medications, therapy, sessions, safety and eligibility written to inform rather than to persuade.

    View FAQ

EXOMIND 101

What is EXOMIND?

EXOMIND is a non-invasive brain-stimulation system that uses ExoTMS technology, a form of transcranial magnetic stimulation. A specialized applicator generates rapidly changing magnetic fields outside the head, and those fields can stimulate targeted areas of the cerebral cortex.

EXOMIND does not require surgery and does not require an implanted device. Patients remain awake during treatment. At Therapoint, EXOMIND is provided within a physician-led treatment program following appropriate clinical evaluation.

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EXOMIND applicator

Positioned outside the head no incision, no implant.

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Magnetic stimulation

Rapidly changing magnetic fields are generated.

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Targeted brain region

Fields reach a defined area of the cerebral cortex.

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Neural activity

Activity in targeted circuitry may be influenced.

The brain

A network, not a switch.

One region frequently discussed in depression and TMS research is the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. The DLPFC participates in cognitive control, executive functioning and networks involved in mood regulation.

It is not a “happiness center.” Depression involves complex, distributed networks rather than one single area of the brain, and any honest explanation has to hold both ideas at once.

Read: EXOMIND for depression

Region frequently discussed

DLPFC

Illustration is schematic and not to anatomical scale.

Plain talk

Let's clear up a few things.

EXOMIND is not:

  • A personality changing machine.
  • A replacement for every form of therapy.
  • A guarantee of happiness.
  • A treatment appropriate for everyone.
  • A reason to stop medication without your prescribing clinician.
  • A substitute for an appropriate medical evaluation.

It is a medical technology worth understanding.

Take it with you

Good questions protect patients.

Two resources built for the conversation you may have with any provider — ours included.

The EXOMIND Guide

Everything you should know before considering treatment.

A plain language overview of EXOMIND, transcranial magnetic stimulation, safety screening and the questions worth asking your provider.

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Questions to ask before treatment

20 questions to ask before starting EXOMIND or TMS.

Bring this checklist to any consultation with us or with another practice. Good questions protect patients.

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Medical disclaimer

The information provided through the Therapoint Medicine EXOMIND Learning Center is intended for general educational purposes and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis or a recommendation for treatment. EXOMIND and transcranial magnetic stimulation are not appropriate for every individual. Treatment decisions should be made following evaluation by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. Individual outcomes vary.

Some applications discussed within the Learning Center may be investigational, emerging or outside the device's FDA cleared indication. The existence of ongoing or completed research does not establish that a treatment is safe or effective for a particular use.

You don't have to decide today.

You just need good information. If you'd like to understand whether EXOMIND may be appropriate for you, our team is here to answer your questions.

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