The Evolution of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
For people living with treatment-resistant depression , finding relief can be a long and discouraging journey. When medications and therapy don’t seem to help, it’s easy to start feeling like there aren’t any options left. But in recent years, a treatment called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has been offering hope to people who have struggled to find it elsewhere . Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has emerged as a powerful, non-invasive treatment option for people living with treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). For individuals who haven’t found relief through traditional antidepressant medications, TMS offers a new sense of hope. Unlike more invasive procedures, TMS uses focused magnetic fields to stimulate under-active areas of the brain associated with mood regulation. As public perception shifts and the stigmas surrounding treatments like Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) continue to fade, TMS is becoming more widely accepted, and for good reason. ...