Parents who come to us about a teenager have usually been somewhere else first. There has been a diagnosis, one or two medication trials, therapy that helped somewhat or not at all, and a year that felt much longer than a year. By the time TMS comes up, the question...
Every patient who sits down for a TMS consultation asks some version of the same question: what is this going to do to me? It is a fair question, and it deserves a fuller answer than “it is well tolerated.” TMS is well tolerated — that is one of the...
Accelerated TMS has officially crossed an important threshold. In May 2026, the FDA granted clearance for accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation protocols for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults, clearing the way for clinics to deliver multiple...
In January 2026, CNN featured SAINT® (Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy). This brought national attention to a treatment that has been quietly changing discussions in psychiatry and neuromodulation for years. For patients dealing with...
Understanding the nuances between bipolar depression and regular depression is crucial for effective treatment. Both conditions share some symptoms, but they are distinct in their manifestations and impacts. Bipolar disorder, often referred to as manic depression,...
Transitioning from Military The inevitable truth about military life is that every person will transition out of it. Leaving the military, whether for medical reasons, retirement, or a planned exit, is an experience unique to everyone. Since there are many different...
The FDA has cleared accelerated TMS protocols for depression. Learn what changed, who may benefit, and why it matters for patients who travel for treatment.
Accelerated TMS for autism explained: multiple sessions per day, theta burst stimulation, what new research shows, and what parents should know about safety.