Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treatment for Depressive Disorders: A Practical Guide (Hardcover, 2013)

_TMS and rTMS: Basic Principles.- History of TMS and rTMS.- Mechanism of action: Plasticity, Inhibition, Molecular (i.e., BDNF).- Safety Considerations of rTMS in Depression.- Acute rTMS treatment for MDD - evidence base.- Acute rTMS treatment for MDD - clinical indications / patient selection.- Identification and Management of Side Effects.- Maintenance rTMS Treatment in MDD.- Practical issues: equipment, treatment program set up, certification, patient information.- Resources - include checklists, safety screens, symptom inventory etc.- rTMS applications in other disorders.- Novel rTMS treatment approaches in MDD.