About Bipolar Disorder: Oh so much about TMS

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Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Symptoms/Diagnosis Treatment Coping/Support From Marcia Purse, your Guide to Bipolar Disorder This week we continue with Andy Behrman's interview about the innovative Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation therapy for treatment-resistant depression with Dr. Kira Stein of the West Coast TMS Institute. I don't know about you, but I would sure like to get into a clinical trial for TMS on bipolar depression! TMS Compared to Antidepressants How does transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy compare to antidepressant treatment for depression? Can TMS and antidepressants work together? Search Related Topics:  tms  tricyclics  antidepressants TMS Compared to Electroconvulsive Therapy Electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT, has long been an effective treatment for severe depression, but side effects such as loss of memory have been a problem for many. Dr. Stein discusses the differences between ECT and TMS and when each is appropriate treatment. Pregnancy, Postpartum, Bipolar, Anxiety and More In "TMS in Special Populations," Dr. Stein tells why TMS can be appropriate for use in pregnant women or those with postpartum depression. Andy Behrman also asks about the possible uses of TMS in other mental illnesses including bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders. Search Related Topics:  tms  postpartum depression  drugs and pregnancy The Future of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Dr. Stein says that hopefully TMS will become more widely familiar to psychiatrists and other mental health care providers in the near future, and that patients will have easier access to facilities and more widespread health insurance coverage for the treatment. Search Related Topics:  tms  depression treatment  health insurance Related Searches Bipolar Disorder TMS Therapy Depression Treatment Bipolar Depression Anxiety Treatment Featured Articles About Bipolar Disorder on Facebook Follow on Twitter Impact on Life Personal Stories & Literature About Bipolar Disorder Legal Issues Suicide   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Hometown Holidays Discover the best holiday events near your hometown. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Marcia Purse Bipolar Disorder Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Bipolar Disorder newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Bipolar Disorder? Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Our Community for Bipolar Disorder   Follow me on: Advertisement