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Treatment-resistant depression affects many patients globally. Non-invasive neuromodulation offers a promising new approach for individuals unresponsive to traditional antidepressant therapies.

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  • Public Health

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  • Depression is a leading global cause of disability.
  • Many patients with moderate to severe depression do not respond to initial antidepressant treatments, a condition known as treatment-resistant depression.

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  • To introduce non-invasive neuromodulation as a novel therapeutic option for treatment-resistant depression.

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  • Non-invasive neuromodulation presents a viable alternative for patients with treatment-resistant depression.

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  • Non-invasive neuromodulation represents a significant advancement in managing treatment-resistant depression.
  • This approach offers hope for improved patient outcomes in psychiatric care.