TMS Consensus Review for Depression: Comprehensive Update

What do experts say about TMS for depression?

Leading experts from major depression centers confirm TMS is a safe and effective treatment for depression, with new forms continuing to improve outcomes. Consensus review endorsed by National Network of Depression Centers and Clinical TMS Society. Key expert recommendations:

• Safe and effective - endorsed by leading depression treatment organizations
• Effective treatment - works for depressive disorders
• New forms emerging - improved TMS protocols continue to develop
• Evidence-based guidance - consensus from top TMS researchers and clinicians

A comprehensive consensus review published in Clinical Neurophysiology provides updated considerations on TMS to treat depression, endorsed by the National Network of Depression Centers, the Clinical TMS Society, and the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology. This authoritative consensus represents the collective expertise of leading TMS researchers and clinicians to provide evidence-based guidance for optimal clinical practice.

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TMS for Bipolar Depression: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Is TMS Effective and Safe for Bipolar Depression?

A systematic review and meta-analysis published in Biological Psychiatry Global Open Science examines the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of transcranial magnetic stimulation for bipolar depression. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for major depression, and recently received breakthrough status for bipolar depression (BDep). However, evidence on its efficacy and safety and optimal protocols for BDep remains limited. This comprehensive analysis synthesized available data on rTMS for bipolar depression to provide evidence-based guidance for clinical practice.

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