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    What are alternatives to TMS?

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  • A/Prof Ahmad Torshizi

    Psychiatrist

    I am an adult interventional (TMS) psychiatrist based in Melbourne. I accept referrals for TMS suitability assessment and TMS treatment for treatment-resistant depression, mixed depression-anxiety … View Profile

    It is important to note that rTMS is not the only treatment option available for your condition. Other alternatives may include:

    1. Medications: Antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, or other pharmacological treatments.

    2. Psychotherapy: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, or other evidence-based psychotherapies.

    3. Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): A more intensive brain stimulation treatment for severe or treatment-resistant cases.

    4. Newly emerging therapies: Therapies like psychedelic-assistant therapy, esketamine therapy (NB.

    While we do not offer these forms of therapies, your psychiatrist can answer your questions and help you decide whether they are (more) appropriate treatments for your symptoms.

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