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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Depression during Pregnancy Shows Promising Results

While depression is relatively common in pregnancy and we have data to support the reproductive safety of many different antidepressants, many women are reluctant to use antidepressant medications during pregnancy. Because untreated depression in [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2020-11-17T16:05:31-04:00October 19th, 2020|Depressive Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as a Treatment for Refractory Depression

As many as 30% of people suffering from depression do not respond to antidepressant treatment1. When treatment options are exhausted psychiatrists often turn to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). An electric current is used to cause a brief seizure in the brain. Although this is a relatively safe method of treatment, impairments of both cognition and memory are potential side effects2.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2014-02-27T18:26:11-04:00February 27th, 2014|Depressive Disorders, General, Treatment|Comments Off