Magnets to cure depression? It may seem strange but this treatment is now available on the NHS. It’s called transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS. For people who have tried antidepressants but it didn’t work, TMS may be offered. It involves zapping areas of the brain associated with depression with pulsating magnetic fields. Treatment usually involves daily half-hour sessions five days a week for two to six weeks. TMS is not only used to treat depression, it has been used as a diagnostic tool for multiple sclerosis and motor neuron disease.…
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