TMS Therapy for Effective Depression Treatment

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS, is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation that has gained popularity in recent years for its effectiveness in treating various mental health conditions.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that affects people who have either experienced or witnessed a highly traumatic event/events or circumstances that may have persisted over a period of time. It's estimated that one in 11 people will be diagnosed with PTSD at some point in their lives.

Today, we will provide some basics on TMS to help you understand more about it, the history, research, devices used, and what discoveries led to TMS FDA approval. Three Things to Know About Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Research into TMS is ongoing and may soon result in more approved diagnoses. For those new to TMS who would like to learn more, we’ve chosen three of our most frequently asked questions to provide context.

Martha Rhodes is an author, speaker, and mental health advocate known for her book 3,000 Pulses Later, where she shares her personal journey with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as a treatment for depression. After struggling with severe depression and unsuccessful treatments, she found hope through TMS therapy. Today, she raises awareness about alternative mental health treatments and provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of TMS for those seeking relief from depression.

Major depressive disorder (MDD), is a highly prevalent psychiatric disorder. MDD affects between 5% and 17% of all people at some point in their lives, (1) making it one of the most common forms of mental illness.