The Depression Treatment That’s Changing Lives–No Pills Or Psychedelics Required

The gentle tapping sound reminds me of a woodpecker–rhythmic and purposeful. I'm observing a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) session, watching as magnetic pulses target specific regions of the brain like a precisely focused beam of light.

The patient remains awake and alert throughout the treatment. Wearing earplugs, they sit comfortably in what looks like a dentist's chair, scrolling through their phone while the device does its work. There's no anesthesia, no medication, no recovery time needed.