Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treatment for Depressive Disorders

From the reviews: "This is a practical book for clinicians working with or wanting to learn about the use of TMS in the treatment of patients with depression. ... The audience is healthcare professionals interested in understanding the mechanism of action, clinical indications, treatment variables of dose and duration, and side effects of TMS in the treatment of patients with depression and possibly in other psychiatric conditions. ... Each chapter ends with a list of references." (Edgar I. Hernandez, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2013)

• ​TMS and rTMS: Basic Principles.- History of TMS and rTMS.- Mechanism of action: Plasticity, Inhibition, Molecular (i.e., BDNF).- Safety Considerations of rTMS in Depression.- Acute rTMS treatment for MDD - evidence base.- Acute rTMS treatment for MDD - clinical indications / patient selection.- Identification and Management of Side Effects.- Maintenance rTMS Treatment in MDD.- Practical issues: equipment, treatment program set up, certification, patient information.- Resources - include checklists, safety screens, symptom inventory etc.- rTMS applications in other disorders.- Novel rTMS treatment approaches in MDD.