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#714: A Glimpse of the Future: Electroceuticals for 70%–90% Remission of Depression, Brain Stimulation for Sports Performance, and De-risking Ibogaine for TBI/PTSD

Jan 5, 2024
Dr. Nolan Williams, associate professor at Stanford, discusses the future of mental health treatments. Topics include brain stimulation, rapid-acting antidepressants, biomarkers for predicting treatment response, and alternative therapies for addiction.
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  • Accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) shows promise as a fast and efficient treatment for severe and treatment-resistant depression.
  • Personalized brain imaging could play a crucial role in tailoring treatment for individuals with depression, leading to higher remission rates compared to conventional treatments.

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This podcast episode discusses the use of accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a treatment for depression. The treatment involves delivering a high-intensity TMS dose over a short period of time, compressing a six-week course into a single day. The results have been promising, with 90% of participants experiencing remission in a pilot study and 79% achieving remission in a randomized control trial. This approach has shown potential for treating severe and treatment-resistant depression, offering a faster and more efficient alternative to conventional treatments. Additionally, there are ongoing trials for other psychiatric disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and borderline personality disorder. The goal is to personalize treatment based on individual brain anatomy and phenomenology, paving the way for a future of tailored interventions in mental health.

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