Treating major depression and comorbid disorders with transcranial magnetic stimulation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a global disorder that negatively affects mood and quality of life. Antidepressant medication and psychotherapy are the most commonly prescribed treatments, but prior research has called their clinical efficacy into question. These treatments may be less effective when the patient has a diagnosed comorbid disorder.

Method

A systematic review of the literature was conducted to investigate whether an alternative method of treatment, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), is effective for MDD with a diagnosed comorbidity. 110 articles were identified, of which 8 were included in the current review.

Results

Response and remission rates vary. A range of 39.5-70% of participants experienced an antidepressant response to treatm

SUBMITTER: Thompson L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7505211 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature