According to a 2025 individual participant data analysis published in eClinicalMedicine (The Lancet), intranasal esketamine does not appear to be more effective than TMS for treatment-resistant depression; TMS was found to be similarly effective, or potentially even superior, to Spravato across key outcomes. That is a striking finding, especially for patients who assume a medication-based […]
According to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Affective Disorders (Rakesh et al., August 2024), According to a naturalistic study published in PLOS ONE (PubMed, 2022), both TMS and intramuscular ketamine produced equally significant reductions in depression and anxiety symptoms in treatment-resistant patients, with no statistically meaningful difference in response or […]
According to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Affective Disorders (Rakesh et al., August 2024), active TMS combined with antidepressant medication produced significantly greater improvement in major depressive disorder than sham TMS combined with the same medications, with a large effect size that held across multiple trials. That finding points to […]
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, TMS has received FDA clearance for major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, smoking cessation, and anxious depression, while MeRT, as of 2025, has not yet received FDA clearance for any specific condition, with its pivotal PTSD trial still under review (FDA Device Database, 2025). That single fact frames […]
Most families don’t see it coming. An older parent starts canceling plans. A grandparent who used to sleep soundly is now up at 3 a.m. A husband who never complained about his health is suddenly convinced something is seriously wrong – every other week. These aren’t just personality quirks or signs of getting older. They’re […]
The treatment for claustrophobia is more accessible than most people realize – and more effective than simply “toughing it out.” For millions of people, a ride in an elevator, a crowded subway car, or even a small windowless office can trigger a wave of fear so intense it becomes physically overwhelming. Claustrophobia isn’t just discomfort. […]
Suicidal thoughts are not a personal failure – they are a sign that something is wrong and that the mind needs real, targeted help. For many people, these thoughts arrive quietly, building pressure over time until they feel impossible to ignore. The good news is that suicidal thoughts are treatable. With the right support network […]
Most people picture addiction as something that comes in a bottle or a pill. That version of the story gets told a lot – in documentaries, in public health campaigns, in family conversations that happen long after they should have. But addiction doesn’t always work that way. Sometimes there’s no substance involved at all. Just […]
Brain fog affects countless people, leaving them struggling with poor concentration, memory problems, and mental fatigue that interferes with work, relationships, and daily tasks. If you’ve tried various treatments without success, you might be wondering about newer approaches like transcranial magnetic stimulation. This article provides a comprehensive guide on TMS therapy and its potential to […]
Bipolar disorder affects millions of people worldwide, causing extreme shifts in mood, energy, and daily functioning. For those who haven’t found relief through traditional treatments, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has emerged as a potential option. However, many patients and providers wonder about the safety of TMS for bipolar disorder, particularly whether it could trigger manic […]
