Our understanding of mental illness—and wellness, for that matter—is still in its infancy, even after more than a century of inquiry. Why is that? Partly because understanding the brain has required ...
Recently, I wrote about new developments in the world of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a technique for stimulating the brain to treat depression. The discussion was relatively high level, ...
TMS uses electromagnetic induction to stimulate neurons, similar to how a wireless charger transfers energy. The FDA has cleared TMS for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ...