Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Brain Stimulation and rTMS

Dr. Daphne Voineskos, psychiatrist at the Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression in UHN's Centre for Mental Health, reviews the history, development and effectiveness of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), which involves a series of short magnetic pulses directed to the brain to stimulate nerve cells, and shares recent research. rTMS is a Health Canada approved treatment for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder. It is also being studied for use in other mental health conditions. This presentation was part of the Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depressions Friends and Family Day 2022. About the Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression The Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression is UHN's clinic specializing in depression and mood disorders treatment. Our aim is for those with depression or mood disorders to be treated directly within the walls of the Centre, to ensure patients are not required to travel elsewhere in the hospital or to our other sites for their depression appointments or services. Our team will help guide you from the moment you step through our doors to ensure you receive the support you need throughout your journey.