‘I was in a dark hole’: N.C. teen shares struggle with depression, excitement for new treatment

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Teens suffering with depression now have another resource for relief. A new FDA-approved treatment is among the first of its kind designed for teens with the disorder.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, is a non-invasive treatment that involves using a magnetic coil to influence the brain’s natural electrical activity.

Research by Neurostar shows the therapy has reduced depressive symptoms by 78% in 1,169 patients who underwent the process…

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