Pacific Mind Health Introduces TMS Therapy for Adult ADHD

The treatment utilizes targeted magnetic pulses to recalibrate neural activity in brain regions associated with impulse control and attention. According to Joshua Flatow, MD, medical director at Pacific Mind Health, the approach aims to calm overactive circuits rather than relying on traditional chemical stimulants. This method provides a clinical pathway for patients who either fail to tolerate standard pharmaceuticals or prefer to avoid them entirely.

Beyond simple focus issues, the clinic emphasizes the role of emotional dysregulation, which affects up to 70% of adults with the condition. Each patient undergoes a diagnostic evaluation using the computerized TOVA tool, allowing clinicians to build individualized protocols via neural navigation. While the FDA has cleared TMS for conditions like major depressive disorder and OCD, its application for ADHD remains an off-label component of the practice’s broader, interventional mental health strategy.