With concerns about both safety and efficacy surrounding antidepressant use in children and adolescents, we are always looking for safe, effective treatments for our patients. Transcranial Stimulation (TMS) has been around for many years, and its use in youth is expanding. In this episode, we examine the evidence of efficacy and potential side effects in youth and adolescent populations.

Date Published: 10/7/19

Duration: 9 minutes, 1 second

Articles Referenced:

• "Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Depression in Children and Adolescents," The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report, May/June/July/August 2019


• "Neurostimulation Devices for Depression: An Overview," The Carlat Psychiatry Report, July 2015