Struggling with Treatment-Resistant Depression?
When standard treatments don’t work, MeRT® offers a new way forward.
If you’ve tried antidepressants, therapy, or even multiple combinations and still feel stuck, you may be experiencing treatment-resistant depression (TRD), and you are not alone. Up to one in three people with depression don’t get lasting relief from medication.
Brain Treatment Centers offer a new, data-driven approach: MeRT® (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy). It’s a safe, noninvasive treatment that combines brain mapping with targeted magnetic stimulation, helping your brain reconnect, reset, and heal.
What Is Treatment-Resistant Depression?
Treatment-Resistant Depression refers to major depression that doesn’t improve after trying at least two different antidepressant medications. It’s more common than most people realize.
You may be experiencing:
- Chronic sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
- Ongoing fatigue or brain fog
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Disrupted sleep, appetite, or motivation
- Thoughts of self-harm or emotional numbness
If nothing seems to help, it’s not because you haven’t tried hard enough. Your brain may need a different type of care.
What Makes MeRT Different?
MeRT® (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) is based on rTMS (repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation). And rTMS is an FDA-approved treatment for Major Depressive Disorder.
We begin with a quantitative EEG (qEEG) and EKG, allowing us to see exactly how your brain is functioning and any communication disruptions.
Based on that data, we develop a customized treatment protocol that delivers magnetic stimulation to the precise areas of your brain needing support, helping restore healthy function and emotional regulation.
MeRT is:
- Offered at Treatment Centers nationwide and some international locations,
- It is personalized to your unique brainwave activity,
- It is noninvasive and drug-free,
- And grounded in science and clinical results.
Proven Results with Magnetic Stimulation
In a major study published in JAMA Psychiatry, patients with treatment-resistant depression who received rTMS (the core technology used in MeRT) showed significantly higher success rates than those who switched to another medication:
- 37.5% of patients responded to rTMS, compared to just 14.6% who improved after switching antidepressants.
- 27.1% of patients achieved remission with rTMS, while only 4.9% did so with antidepressants.
- rTMS was effective at reducing symptoms of anxiety and anhedonia (loss of pleasure).
MeRT builds on this proven foundation, offering precision, customization, and hope.
Ref: Williams NR et al., 2021, JAMA Psychiatry, 78(4), 337–347
What to Expect from Treatment
Your journey with MeRT starts with a brain-based evaluation:
- qEEG and EKG testing to map your brain’s electrical activity
- A clinical consultation to review your results
- A personalized treatment plan developed for your needs
Treatment sessions:
- Take place 5 days per week for 4–6 weeks
- Last 30–45 minutes per session
- Are completely noninvasive, with no downtime or sedation
Most patients report improvements in mood, clarity, sleep, and motivation within the first few weeks.
MeRT Patient
MeRT Patient
“Depression was the constant feeling of, ‘I want 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
Why Choose Brain Treatment Center?
Brain Treatment USA only serves to connect those who are interested in or want to know more about MeRT to clinics that specialize in MeRT, offering high-level care, expert staff, and personalized treatment plans across the country.
- Clinics with deep expertise in MeRT technology
- Compassionate, patient-centered care
- Support for TRICARE and other insurance plans (coverage varies by location)
- Easy scheduling and free phone consultations
Whether you’re new to brain-based treatment or looking for answers after years of trying, we’ll help you get the information—and the support—you need.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Treatment-resistant depression can leave you feeling hopeless, but there is a path forward. MeRT is helping people across the country finally experience relief.
We’re here to help. Talk to someone to discuss your situation, ask questions, and get the information you need to make an informed decision.
We can also help get you scheduled at the closest clinic should you decide to move forward with initial testing.
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