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Lasting Relief: What New Research on Deep TMS Means for Veterans Living with Depression, PTSD and Suicidal Thoughts
Plain-language summary of Hickson et al., Psychiatry Research (2024) IN SHORT A 2024 study of 99 veterans with treatment-resistant depression found that Deep TMS reduced symptoms of depression, PTSD and suicidal thinking. Six months after treatment ended, depression symptoms were down about 43%, PTSD about 44% and suicidal thoughts about 54%. Deep TMS is non-invasive, needs no anaesthesia, and most
Not All TMS Is the Same
Why the location, intensity, and number of sessions can be the difference between remission and no response IN SHORT TMS is not a single, standardized treatment. Where the coil is aimed, how strong the pulses are, and how many sessions a person receives all shape the outcome. Two clinics can both offer TMS and get very different results. That is
When Depression Does Not Respond to Medication: Understanding Treatment Resistant Depression
If you have tried medication after medication and still do not feel like yourself, you are not out of options. Here is what treatment resistant depression is, why it happens, and what advanced care can offer. Depression is one of the most common health conditions in the world, and it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many people believe
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How TMS Calms the Brain’s Suicide Risk Circuits: New Evidence for Civilians and Veterans
A look at how repetitive TMS may reduce suicide risk, both by easing depression and by directly calming the brain networks tied to suicidal thinking. Suicide is one of the most urgent problems in mental health care today. Worldwide, more than 700,000 people die by suicide every year, and for every death there are many more people quietly struggling with
Understanding Operator Syndrome in CAF and RCMP Veterans
If you served with the Canadian Armed Forces or the RCMP and now find yourself feeling worn down in ways you cannot quite explain, you are not alone, and you are not broken. Many career operators, veterans, and first responders carry a mix of symptoms that do not fit neatly into a single diagnosis. Clinicians and researchers have started calling
PTSD Care for RCMP and CAF Veterans: Why the Right Team Matters
What the research says about exercise and recovery, and how comprehensive care brings it all together Quick Summary Jump to: Why Veterans Carry More of This Burden | What the Research Shows | Why the Right Team Matters | Our Partners If you have served in the Canadian Armed Forces or worked as an
One Day TMS: A New Option for Depression, Anxiety, and OCD
How an accelerated, single day treatment is changing what’s possible for busy people and lasting recovery Quick Summary Jump to: Why One Day Matters | Depression | Anxiety | OCD | Is It Right for You Most people picture TMS as a routine that takes weeks. Show up most weekdays, sit for
TMS vs. Esketamine for Depression, PTSD, and Suicidal Thoughts:
What the Latest Research Shows and Why It Matters Quick Summary Jump to: How TMS Compares to Esketamine | Suicidal Thoughts | When Other Treatments Fail | Veterans and First Responders If you or someone you love has been through the wringer with depression that just won’t lift, you’ve probably already heard the usual
What Conditions Can TMS Treat?
Note from the author, Taj Dhillon:“So… What Exactly Can You Treat with TMS?”If you’ve ever wondered whether Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is just for depression, or if it’s some kind of futuristic brain massage for anything that ails you – pull up a chair (preferably one with a head coil). This article dives into the full menu of disorders that
