Accelerated TMS - moving quickly into the future of depression treatment

Accelerated TMS - moving quickly into the future of depression treatment

Accelerated TMS is an emerging application of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) aimed to reduce treatment length and improve response time. Extant literature generally shows similar efficacy and safety profiles compared to the FDA-cleared protocols for TMS to treat major depressive disorder (MDD), yet accelerated TMS research remains at a very early stage in development. The few applied protocols have not been standardized and vary signifi…

Half of Those Who Take Antidepressants Are Labeled “Treatment Resistant”

According to a new study, about half of those who take antidepressants have tried at least two drugs without success. About a third have tried four drugs without success. The study illuminates the frustrating experience of these people, who are euphemistically labeled “treatment resistant” because multiple antidepressant drugs have failed to work for them. “Qualitative findings revealed severe emotional distress and frustration with existing tr…

Developing a Treatment-Resistant Depression Consultation Program, Part I: Practical and Logistical Considerations

Developing a Treatment-Resistant Depression Consultation Program, Part I: Practical and Logistical Considerations Depression is a major public health concern and is among the most disabling of illnesses in medicine, affecting an estimated 300 million people across the globe.1 The physiological and psychosocial disruptions produced by depression and other mood disorders are associated with many negative outcomes including unemployment, deteriorat…