In this episode, we explore how two very different treatment paths for depression work. One focuses on medication, while the other uses brain stimulation. You will learn how selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) adjust brain chemistry over time, and how Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) targets brain circuits to help improve mood and restore balance.
In this episode we cover:
• How SSRIs act on serotonin and why their effects can take weeks to appear
• How TMS uses magnetic pulses to activate and strengthen specific brain networks
• Why some patients do not respond to medication and how TMS offers an alternative
• The benefits and limits of both treatment options
• What these differences mean for the future of mental health care
🎙 Whether you are a clinician, a patient, or someone curious about how the brain works, this episode explains why TMS and SSRIs help the brain in unique ways and how both can support recovery.
Keywords: TMS therapy, SSRIs, depression treatment, brain stimulation, mental health podcast, neuromodulation, psychiatry care
