The evidence is in: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is an effective, safe and well-tolerated treatment for patients with major depressive disorder.

Paul B Fitzgerald, Mark S George, Saxby Pridmore

July 2022 Aust N Z J Psychiatry

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Many discussions consistently support the strong evidence validating rTMS, using words like 'overwhelming' and 'safe,' while calling out opposing views as inaccurate or misleading. The tone combines scientific confidence with advocacy, demonstrating deep engagement and recognition of the treatment's importance and influence in clinical psychiatry.

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Agreement
 Strong agreement

Most posts strongly support the publication's endorsement of rTMS, emphasizing its effectiveness and safety based on extensive evidence.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

The posts show moderate interest, with some enthusiasm for advancing and advocating for rTMS, though not overwhelmingly excited.

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Engagement
 High engagement

The discussions display deep engagement, including references to specific research articles, critiques of opposing views, and calls for clinical implementation.

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Impact
 High level of impact

The posts highlight significant impact, with some asserting the importance of integrating rTMS into standard practice and criticizing previous anti-therapy articles.

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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a safe, effective, and well-tolerated treatment for major depressive disorder, especially in treatment-resistant cases. Extensive research over 25 years supports its use as a standard clinical therapy.

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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as a Depression Treatment

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as a Depression Treatment

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been proven to be a safe, effective, and well-tolerated treatment for major depressive disorder, supported by extensive research over 25 years, especially beneficial for treatment-resistant depression.

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January 19, 2025

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  • Dr. Indrit Bègue
    @indrit_begue (Twitter)

    RT @PBFitzgerald: Really pleased our paper is out in the #ANZJP laying out clearly the overwhelming evidence supporting the use of #rTMS th…
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  • Janaina V. Pinto
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    RT @PBFitzgerald: Really pleased our paper is out in the #ANZJP laying out clearly the overwhelming evidence supporting the use of #rTMS th…
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    July 12, 2022

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  • Spike
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    RT @PBFitzgerald: Really pleased our paper is out in the #ANZJP laying out clearly the overwhelming evidence supporting the use of #rTMS th…
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  • Australasian Brain & Psychological Sciences
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    RT @PBFitzgerald: Really pleased our paper is out in the #ANZJP laying out clearly the overwhelming evidence supporting the use of #rTMS th…
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  • Lizzie Manning
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    RT @PBFitzgerald: Really pleased our paper is out in the #ANZJP laying out clearly the overwhelming evidence supporting the use of #rTMS th…
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    July 12, 2022

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  • Anne Sauvaget
    @anne_sauvaget (Twitter)

    RT @PBFitzgerald: Really pleased our paper is out in the #ANZJP laying out clearly the overwhelming evidence supporting the use of #rTMS th…
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    July 12, 2022

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  • Paul Fitzgerald
    @PBFitzgerald (Twitter)

    Really pleased our paper is out in the #ANZJP laying out clearly the overwhelming evidence supporting the use of #rTMS therapy in #depression. Looking forward to continuing to work on improving this treatment and making it more accessible. https://t.co/GoLozzNGfy
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  • keke
    @keke07247559 (Twitter)

    RT @PBFitzgerald: The #ANZJP have published another completely inacccurate anti-#rTMS in #depression article by its former editor. The "Fiv…
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    June 29, 2022

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  • Miles Wischnewski - Psyched!
    @MilesWischnews1 (Twitter)

    RT @PBFitzgerald: The #ANZJP have published another completely inacccurate anti-#rTMS in #depression article by its former editor. The "Fiv…
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    June 29, 2022

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  • Paul Fitzgerald
    @PBFitzgerald (Twitter)

    The #ANZJP have published another completely inacccurate anti-#rTMS in #depression article by its former editor. The "Five Facts about rTMS" are all misleading and unsupported (except by self-citation). A summary of the actual evidence can be found here: https://t.co/QUZtQ9n5Zr
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    June 29, 2022

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  • M Lourenço, MD PhD
    @felicidade52 (Twitter)

    The evidence is in: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is an effective, safe and well-tolerated treatment for patients with major depressive disorder - Paul B Fitzgerald, Mark S George, Saxby Pridmore, 2021 https://t.co/f39Hr6FFCB
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    September 25, 2021

  • Brain Science Tools
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    'Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is an effective, safe and well-tolerated treatment for patients with major depressive disorder.' Read the full @PBFitzgerald article (2021) here: https://t.co/hvmtQ9nnNz https://t.co/LJZBJM9jKf #TMS #rTMS #MDD #Psychiatry
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Abstract Synopsis

  • Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been consistently proven to be a safe, effective, and well-tolerated treatment for major depressive disorder, with extensive research supporting its use over the past 25 years.
  • The evidence for rTMS’s antidepressant effects has been established through a typical research progression, including small case studies, clinical trials, and large-scale meta-analyses, showing it may be especially effective for treatment-resistant depression.
  • Given the strong and overwhelming body of evidence, rTMS should be integrated into standard clinical practice as a routine therapy option where available.