Benefits of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Explained

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is getting good results as an adjunctive therapy for patients with major depression who have failed on several antidpressant medications. In this sit-down interview, Dr. Ahmed Elmaadawi, a child psychiatrist with Beacon Health System in South Bend, Indiana, explains in detail what TMS is, how it works, and what the benefits are for the patients who have exhausted other options for treatment.