Transcranial magnetic stimulation in psychiatry: Past, current and future

Abstract

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a novel non-invasive neuromodulation method applied via a coil to the skull surface of the patient stimulating relevant brain regions. Replicating data suggest the therapeutic role of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in many psychiatric diseases though there are limited human neuroprotective data. Here we aimed to evaluate the therapeutic role of rTMS from a multifaceted perspective, including its effects on the neuroplasticity and neuroprotection processes. As a conclusion, rTMS seems to offer a potential for neuroprotective therapy.