Topic > Mental disorders: Alzheimer's, autism - 1940

Depression. Alzheimer's. Autism. Hit. Each of these words is related to negative connotations. They plague the mind, carrying members of society away like a ghost in the wind, leaving behind empty, damaged husks. Days drag on in a gray, dull blur, mental abilities weakening with every moment. For decades, medical researchers, working tirelessly with sheer determination, have strived to find cures for these and many other diseases that affect the brain. These scientists jumped over hurdles, bowing to the impossibility of seeing the clear picture, the clear goal. They refused to stop before discovering cures that took the form of chemical drugs. Despite this, these treatments are full of side effects, strong chemicals that relieve some symptoms while bringing others into play. So the search continued. Now, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has become a potential treatment for various mental disorders. Although many chemical medications have provided relief to countless victims of depression and bipolar disorder, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation remains the most effective treatment for mental disorders due to its influential effect on multiple disorders, minimal manifestation of side effects, low potential for use as a weapon, and a high ability to overcome chemical drugs. Many people live with mental disorders that seem unbeatable and unbearable. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is changing all that. This treatment uses electromagnets smaller than the palm of your hand to deliver magnetic pulses to targeted areas of the brain. These waves stimulate neurons in that region, improving their performance and enhancing the brain's capabilities. The t... half of the article... has increased dramatically, and outcomes in the treatment of disorders such as depression have become more dramatically positive (Gross 1). Unlike technology, chemicals like those found in antidepressants cannot be easily changed. Often complex biological processes must take place and tests must be performed on animals with each new chemical manipulation. This requires time and money, while adapting rTMS methods is quite simple and economical for the medical industry. Rising up the ranks of mental treatments, rTMS is revolutionary. It is a treatment that extends widely, works safely, exists innocently, and treats effectively when used. With few side effects and many advantages over chemical drugs, rTMS is the most effective treatment for mental disorders. Its continued growth and use is critical to winning the battle against diseases that devastate the brain.