Essential Reads: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Perinatal Depression
TMS in pregnancy and the postpartum period appears to be a promising treatment option with no reports of adverse obstetric outcomes or congenital malformations.
Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Effective for Postpartum Depression?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an FDA approved treatment for major depression, is a noninvasive procedure which uses magnetic fields to stimulate specific areas of the brain. It is not commonly used as a first [...]
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.