Greenbrook Mental Wellness Centers

Greenbrook Mental Wellness Centers: TMS therapy and esketamine for depression

Greenbrook Mental Wellness Centers is a mental health center network with a presence in the United States dedicated to the treatment of depression. Its activity focuses on two FDA-approved therapies: NeuroStar transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and SPRAVATO® esketamine nasal spray. The company presents itself as a depression specialist and places patient remission as the goal of its activity.

NeuroStar TMS Therapy

NeuroStar TMS therapy is a non-drug treatment approved by the FDA for major depressive disorder and other mental health disorders. It consists of targeted electromagnetic stimulation applied to specific brain regions associated with mood regulation. Because it is not a medication, the company states that it does not cause common drug-related side effects such as gastrointestinal problems, trouble sleeping, or weight gain.

According to the company's information, the treatment can be administered on its own or combined with medication the patient is already taking. It requires no recovery time: patients can drive themselves to and from sessions and return to their work or school day immediately afterward.

SPRAVATO® (esketamine)

SPRAVATO® is an FDA-approved esketamine nasal spray, presented as a refined form of ketamine. It is indicated for adults with treatment-resistant depression and for depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder who have suicidal thoughts or actions. It is self-administered at certain Greenbrook Mental Wellness Center locations and is covered by most major insurance plans. The company distinguishes this product from conventional ketamine, which is not FDA-approved or covered by many insurers.

SPRAVATO® treatment can be administered as stand-alone therapy or in combination with other oral antidepressants.

Patient profile and insurance coverage

The treatments are aimed at people living with depression, many of whom have previously tried psychotherapy or antidepressant medication without finding relief or with difficult-to-manage side effects. The company emphasizes that there is no typical patient and that anyone who suspects they may have depression can seek care.

Greenbrook works directly with insurance companies to obtain coverage, file and process claims, and manage appeals when necessary. Most major plans, including Medicare and Medicaid at various locations, cover these treatments. The company offers a no-cost initial consultation.

Accumulated experience and center network

The company reports having administered more than 1.61 million treatments to patients with depression. It has multiple locations designed to facilitate access from home, work, or school, and has its own care team. The company also maintains a section of patient stories and resources for former patients.

Support for mental health organizations

Greenbrook Mental Wellness Centers expresses its support for organizations dedicated to mental health. These include the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, founded in 1987, which funds scientific research, disseminates information about mental health and suicide prevention, promotes public policies, and supports survivors of suicide loss; This Is My Brave, a nonprofit organization that provides a platform for people with mental illness to share their stories, songs, and poems before a live audience; and Pride celebrations, with the argument that depression does not discriminate by gender, race, or orientation.