A new experimental treatment for major depressive disorder that does not induce seizures, called transcranial magnetic stimulation, involves stimulation of certain regions of the brain with magnetic impulses of various frequencies.

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive treatment for major depressive disorder that involves using magnetic impulses to stimulate specific regions of the brain. Unlike electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), TMS does not induce seizures as a side effect.

A New Experimental Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder That Does