Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) : by Denirae Davis
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) : by Denirae Davis
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) : by Denirae Davis
Stimulation (TMS)
BY DENIRAE DAVIS
TMS was invented in the 1980’s by
Dr. Anthony Barker and other
researchers at the University of
Sheffield.
They began researching the
effectiveness of TMS with
depression in the mid 90’s.
By 2008 TMS was approved as a
treatment for depression by the
FDA.
In 2018 OCD became another
approved diagnosis for TMS
treatment. (1)
What is TMS?
TRANSCRANIAL
MAGNETIC STIMULATION
(TMS)
BY DENIRAE DAVIS
TMS is typically administered 5
days a week for 4-6 weeks.
Each treatment takes from 30-40
minutes. Patients can drive and
go about their normal lives after
treatments. (3)
1. Admin. “TMS History.” NeuroScience & TMS Treatment Centers, 16 Mar. 2021,
www.hopeforyourbrain.com/tms-history/.
2. “How Successful Is TMS For Treating Depression?” Active Recovery TMS, 30 Oct. 2020,
Cloud
activerecoverytms.com/how-successful-is-tms/.
3. Mennitto, Donna. Frequently Asked Questions About TMS at The Johns Hopkins Hospital
in Baltimore, Maryland, 5 Feb. 2019,
www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/specialty_areas/brain_stimulation/tms/faq_tms.html.
Local
4. “Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education
and Research, 27 Nov. 2018, www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/transcranial-magnetic-
stimulation/about/pac-20384625.
5. “Which Conditions Is DTMS Officially Cleared to Treat?” BrainsWay, 10 Feb. 2021,
Hybrid
www.brainsway.com/professionals-faqs/what-mental-health-conditions-is-deep-tms-fda-
cleared-to-treat/.