Exomind for Depression
If antidepressants haven't brought enough relief — or you'd simply rather not add another medication — Exomind offers a drug-free, FDA-cleared path forward. No pills, no anesthesia, no downtime. Just targeted brain stimulation, under a physician's care.
You've Tried the Medications.
You're Ready for Something Different.
Maybe you've cycled through two, three, or more antidepressants. Maybe they helped a little, or not at all, or came with side effects that felt like their own kind of burden. Maybe you're simply tired of feeling like a passenger in your own treatment, waiting six to eight weeks each time to find out if this one will finally work.
Exomind works on a different principle entirely — not a stronger dose of medication, but a non-invasive way of directly engaging the brain circuits involved in mood.
Magnetic Pulses, Not Molecules
Exomind uses ExoTMS™, a form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), to deliver targeted magnetic pulses to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) — a brain region central to mood regulation. Rather than circulating a medication through your entire system, the stimulation is localized, precise, and administered while you're awake and comfortable.
Each session takes under 30 minutes. There's no anesthesia, no sedation, and no recovery period — you can drive yourself home and return to your day immediately afterward.
Honest framing: Exomind is FDA-cleared for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults who have not achieved satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medication in the current episode. It should only be used under the supervision of a physician or licensed practitioner, and individual results vary.
How We Treat Depression at Desert Sands
Every Exomind patient begins with a comprehensive evaluation — your psychiatric history, prior medication trials, and current treatment — so we can honestly assess whether Exomind is appropriate for you. Every patient is overseen by Medical Director Dr. Eric Evans, MD, a board-certified anesthesiologist with 30+ years of clinical experience, and we are the first and only Exomind provider in Southern Utah.
What a typical course looks like
Exomind works best as a series of sessions delivered over several weeks — the exact number is determined during your consultation, based on your individual needs and how you're responding. Many patients begin noticing subtle shifts within the first couple of weeks, with more reinforced changes over a fuller course of treatment.
We coordinate with your existing mental-health providers whenever you'd like — Exomind works best as part of your overall care, not a replacement for therapy or psychiatric follow-up.
Patient Selection
- Have tried antidepressant medication without adequate relief
- Want a drug-free option with no systemic side effects
- Can't tolerate the side effects of oral antidepressants
- Want to stay fully alert with no downtime after treatment
- Are engaged in, or willing to engage in, ongoing mental-health care
- Metal implants or devices in or near the head (certain aneurysm clips, cochlear implants, etc.)
- A personal or family history of seizures or epilepsy
- Certain other medical or neurological conditions identified during screening
Your consultation exists to answer this honestly. If Exomind isn't the right fit, we'll tell you — and help you find what is.
Outcomes, Honestly Stated
In our clinical follow-up data, 91% of patients felt less depressed and calmer at their one-month follow-up, and 90% showed improvement in overall mental well-being. These are patient-reported outcomes from our own clinical data, not a guarantee — some patients respond strongly, some partially, and results build gradually over a series of sessions rather than all at once.
Patient-reported outcomes from Exomind clinical follow-up data (BTL/EXOMIND). Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.
Risks and side effects
The most common side effects are mild scalp discomfort or headache during or shortly after a session, which typically resolve on their own. Seizure is a rare but serious risk associated with TMS, which is why every patient is screened for contraindications beforehand and monitored throughout treatment. Exomind should only be used under the supervision of a physician or licensed practitioner.
Exomind Depression FAQ
How is Exomind different from ketamine therapy?
Ketamine works through the glutamate system and is administered by infusion, with effects often felt within hours. Exomind uses magnetic stimulation rather than any drug, builds its effect gradually over a series of sessions, and requires no anesthesia or recovery time. Some patients pursue one, the other, or both — your provider can help you understand which fits your situation. Learn more on our Exomind overview page.
Do I stop my current antidepressants?
Usually no. Most patients continue their existing medications during Exomind treatment. Any changes to your psychiatric medications should be made with your prescribing provider.
How soon could I start?
It begins with a free consultation — a conversation, not a commitment. If Exomind is appropriate, treatment can often begin within days.
Ready for a Drug-Free
Path Forward?
Your free consultation is a no-pressure conversation about your history and whether Exomind is a reasonable next step for you.
Request Your Free ConsultationCall (435) 522-5190This page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Exomind is FDA-cleared for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults who have failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medication in the current episode, and should only be used under the supervision of a physician or licensed practitioner. Outcome statistics cited are from BTL/EXOMIND clinical follow-up data and reflect averages; individual results are not guaranteed. Reading this page or submitting a form does not create a provider-patient relationship. If you are experiencing a mental-health emergency, call 911 or call/text 988.