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Brain Stimulation and Psychiatry 3.0 - Advances in TMS Therapy for Depression

Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, Stanford via YouTube

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Learn about groundbreaking advances in psychiatric treatment through a 25-minute talk by Stanford researcher Nolan Williams, who discusses the development and success of SAINT (Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy) - a revolutionary form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy. Explore how this FDA-approved treatment achieves an 80% remission rate for treatment-resistant depression by using MRI brain imaging to precisely target specific brain circuits. Discover the concept of "psychiatry 3.0" and understand how this targeted approach to brain stimulation represents a transformative shift in mental health treatment, particularly for patients who haven't responded to traditional therapies like medication and talk therapy. Gain insights into the technical aspects of TMS technology, its application in treating depression, and hear about the remarkable impact this innovative treatment has had on patients' lives.

Syllabus

Brain stimulation & "psychiatry 3.0" | Nolan Williams

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Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, Stanford

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