Recent reporting from GPB highlights how Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is offering hope for patients with depression and anxiety who have not found relief with medication or other therapies.
TMS uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain involved in emotional regulation, such as the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. Unlike electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which impacts the whole brain, TMS provides precise, noninvasive stimulation with fewer side effects and no memory disruption.
Patients receive short, daily sessions—often described as a “workout for the brain”—that can help rewire neural pathways and improve emotional control. Clinicians note that pairing TMS with positive practices, like focusing on gratitude, may further support recovery.
For patients like 26-year-old Jenna Haybe, TMS has helped restore focus, reduce anxiety, and improve quality of life after years of unsuccessful treatments. Researchers continue to study how TMS enhances brain function, but its growing clinical use demonstrates its potential as a safe and effective treatment option for depression, anxiety, OCD, and related conditions.
