Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Teenage Depression
Briefly

The recent FDA approval for TMS in adolescents 15 and up marks a significant increase in treatment options for the rising rates of mental health issues in this age group.
With alarming statistics such as 40 percent of high school students feeling persistent sadness, the need for effective treatments like TMS has become undeniable as mental health issues continue to rise.
TMS, using strong magnetic fields to stimulate brain regions, offers an innovative approach not only for adult depression treatment but now increasingly for adolescents facing severe mental health challenges.
The data highlights that even while there are improvements, mental health concerns among teenagers remain dangerously underaddressed, stressing an urgent need for advanced therapeutic options like TMS.
Read at Psychology Today
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