A new way forward
starts at home.
Flow brings clinically tested depression treatment into your home, giving you a new way to take an active role in your care and move towards better days.
A depression treatment
you do yourself.
The science
behind Flow Treatment.
Response = ≥50% reduction in HDRS-17 score. Remission = HDRS-17 score ≤7.
How to access Flow
Frequently asked questions
The initial Flow Treatment prescription costs $2,200 and includes:
- 1 Flow Headset
- 2 boxes of Headset Pads
- 10 weeks of stimulation
*A separate $45 telemedicine consultation fee is charged by Upscript, who operate the Flow Care telemedicine platform.
A repeat prescription costs $325 and includes:
- 1 box of Headset Pads
- 4 weeks of stimulation
Flow Treatment is a prescription treatment for moderate to severe major depression in adults 18 and older. It can be used on its own or alongside an antidepressant. It is for people who have not already tried two or more antidepressants without adequate benefit. Your clinician decides whether it's right for you.
Nothing is implanted and no surgery is involved; the pads simply rest on the skin of your forehead. Flow Treatment is prescription-only, and a clinician oversees your care throughout. FDA concluded that its risks are low, and that they are generally mild and temporary. See the full side effect information below and in the User Manual.
Side effects reported in the pivotal trial were generally mild and temporary. The most common, reported by people using Flow Treatment compared with people using an inactive device, were skin redness (63.5% versus 18.5%), itching (50.6% versus 43.2%), a burning sensation (43.5% versus 38.3%), headache (42.4% versus 35.8%), and scalp pain (21.2% versus 12.3%). Most were mild. Skin burns have occurred when dried-out Headset Pads were used, so always use new pads and never wet them with tap water
While Flow Treatment is not currently in-network with insurance plans, we are actively working on expanding our coverage options. In the meantime, we recommend contacting your insurance provider to check if your policy allows for out-of-network reimbursement.
Yes, Flow Treatment is a medical treatment for depression and is eligible for Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) reimbursement.All Flow Treatment prescriptions are sent to our nationwide digital pharmacy partner, Coassist, which handles payment and shipping. You can pay directly with your HSA/FSA card at checkout or submit your receipt to your insurance provider for reimbursement.Note that some plans may require a Letter of Medical Necessity from your clinician, so we recommend checking with your plan administrator beforehand.
Never change your depression treatment before talking to your clinician. Flow Treatment can be used on its own or alongside an antidepressant, and your clinician advises which is right for you.
Your clinician sets your schedule. It usually starts with five sessions a week for the first three weeks — 15 in total — then up to three a week. You can only do one session a day, and the Flow App keeps track for you. Flow Treatment does not work for everyone, and there is a risk that it will not work for you.
You put on the Flow Headset at home and start a 30-minute session in the Flow App. Most people feel a light tingling on the forehead. Some find the skin under the pads feels warm or itchy, or notice a burning feeling.