Using magnetic stimulation to treat PTSD

13/02/2023 34 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4
Using magnetic stimulation to treat PTSD

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Post-traumatic stress disorder affects around five percent of the general population. A method of treatment, known as transcranial magnetic stimulation, could help patients manage the disorder and find ways to improve their daily lives. Here's how it would work.Sanne van Rooij is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Studies at Emory University. She has a background in psychology and neuroscience, and completed a PhD with the Dutch military's mental health center working with veterans.

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