# TMS is needed in Public Mental Health Services

## TL;DR

TMS is a safe and effective treatment for depression that should be more widely available in public mental health services.

## Contribution

The paper advocates for increased availability of TMS in public mental health services due to its effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.

## Key findings

- TMS can modulate brain function with minimal side effects.
- Half of MDD patients do not respond to antidepressants but can achieve remission with TMS.
- TMS is cost-effective and should be more accessible in public services.

## Abstract

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is essential for the comprehensive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Around Australia, it is widely available in private practice, but in few Public Mental Health Services. TMS is a revolutionary treatment. Using electromagnetic apparatus, the function of precise local and distant regions of the brain can be modulated, with minimal side effects. Half of patients with MDD do not respond to antidepressant medication. However, a large proportion of medication non-responders can be brought to remission using TMS. This intervention is cost-effective and availability in public practice should be increased.