Posts tagged Adolescent
A New Treatment for Adolescent Depression: FDA Approves Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

The FDA got it right when they approved TMS therapy for adolescent depression (kids aged 15 and older). TMS is one of the most effective treatments for resistant depression. The decision to approve this treatment for kids is an absolute game-changer and will save many young lives. This article describes the dramatic impact of the FDA’s approval and covers research that shows TMS for kids to be safe, well-tolerated, and effective.

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Building Independence: Teaching Your Child When and How to Ask for Help

It’s counterintuitive to many people that requesting and receiving help is a necessary skill in developing and sustaining independence. This article discusses a framework for developing these skills in your kids.

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Adolescent Depression

Even though depression rates for youth are rising, the FDA has only approved a few treatments for adolescent depression and has not yet approved TMS for adolescent depression. This article describes TMS for adolescents and covers research that shows TMS for kids to be safe, feasible, and likely effective.

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Action Needed from the FDA: Approval to Treat Adolescent Depression with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy, one of the most effective treatments for major depression, has been FDA approved for adults for 14 years. The FDA has not yet approved TMS for adolescent depression even though they approved a TMS device for migraine headaches in children. This article reviews research that shows TMS for adolescent depression to be safe, feasible, and effective.

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