Key Takeaways
- rTMS is an FDA-approved, non-invasive, drug-free treatment.
- It targets specific brain regions linked to mood regulation.
- It offers hope when multiple medications have failed.
For people whose depression hasn't responded to medication, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation offers a fundamentally different approach — one that works on the brain directly.
How it works
rTMS delivers targeted magnetic pulses to regions involved in mood regulation, gradually restoring healthier patterns of activity. There's no anaesthesia and no downtime.
Sometimes the right first step isn't another prescription.
Who it's for
It's most often considered for treatment-resistant depression, but evidence is growing for OCD and anxiety. As always, diagnostics guide whether it's the right tool for a given patient.
