Priya has been depressed for the last year and has been hospitalized for the past three months because she is suicidal.Many of the "first-line" or typical treatments for depression have not been effective for Priya,including cognitive therapy and drug therapy.Which of the following forms of treatment would a psychiatrist be most likely to recommend for Priya?

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is often recommended when other treatments for depression, such as medication and therapy, have not been effective. TMS is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression.

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