When to Consider Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Youth With Depression Given Promising Data on Effectiveness

Enoch Ng1,2

  • 1University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

JAACAP Open
|April 6, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) shows promising results for adolescents with moderate to severe depression. A large study found TMS effective, similar to adult treatment outcomes, prompting questions about its optimal use in youth.