Depression is treatable. But for some, standard treatments like medication and therapy aren’t effective. Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression.
HOST: Dr. Justin Clark
GUESTS:
- Dr. Shashita Inamdar, Medical Director, Greenbrook NeuroHealth Centers California
- Howard Chaitoff, Physician Assistant, Greenbrook TMS Center of Alaska
LINKS:
- Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers
- Healthline: What You Need to Know About Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy
- Johns Hopkins: Frequently Asked Questions About TMS
- Mayo Clinic: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
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