Recent research suggests that an equally effective alternative to some antidepressant medications that appears to alter electrical activity in the brain may be

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Recent research has shown that TMS, which uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, may be an effective alternative to some antidepressant medications. TMS appears to alter the electrical activity in the brain and has been shown to have fewer side effects than some antidepressant medications. Electrocranial stimulation (ECS), magnetic resonance stimulation (MRS), and positron cranial stimulation (PCS) are not currently recognized as effective alternatives to antidepressant medications.

Recent Research Suggests That an Equally Effective Alternative to Some