Accessibility to TMS Treatments with Dr Jonathan Downar

neurocare’s Dr. Trevor Brown speaks with Dr. Jonathan Downer, a psychiatrist and associate professor at the University of Toronto, focusing on the use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS or TMS) for psychiatric disorders. Dr. Downer emphasizes the importance of personalized TMS treatment tailored to specific neural circuitry in psychiatric disorders. The discussion explores different stimulation targets within the brain and highlights the safety and tolerability of TMS across various areas.

The researchers also discuss the efficiency of TMS (rTMS) treatments, particularly with the use of intermittent Theta Burst stimulation (iTBS), making the therapy more accessible to patients. Dr. Downer focuses on the need for enhanced accessibility and affordability, emphasizing the importance of refining systems and processes to broaden access to TMS for patients with depression. Looking ahead, Dr. Downer predicts a future in neuromodulation involving faster, more cost-effective treatments, extending the applications of brain stimulation to conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The discussion emphasizes the vital role of ongoing research in refining TMS efficacy and understanding its impact on diverse brain areas and disorders. This discussion offers a comprehensive overview of the current state and future potential of TMS therapy in the realm of psychiatric disorders.

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The neurocare group is a global network of experts in neuroscience, psychology, engineering, with a mission to empower best practice and bring innovative and sustainable mental health techniques to more patients in need through our network of clinics.

Through this interview series, the head of the neurocare Academy, Dr Trevor Brown, interviews leading minds in this field, to present the state of research and possibilities and effective models of care in mental health and cognitive performance.

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