Category : Clinical Psychology
At Department of Psychiatry, we are happy to share the starting of “Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Neuromodulation Services” at JSS Hospital, Mysuru.
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique approved by international and national guidelines for the treatment of certain psychiatric disorders & neurological conditions. It uses magnetic fields to stimulate specific areas of the brain and has shown proven efficacy in:
- Depression
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Schizophrenia
- Substance Use Disorders such as craving for nicotine, alcohol and other substance
In conditions such as – Stroke, Fibromyalgia, Pain, Migraine etc.
The advantages of rTMS :
- Non-invasive and painless procedure
- Outpatient-based with minimal side effects
- Significant improvement in patients not responding to medications
- Potential to reduce burden of long-term
The treating team at JSS Hospital is led by Dr. M Kishor MBBS MD, Prof & Head, Dept of Psychiatry, JSSMC & Hospital, Mysuru. For further details/appointments:-
Contact: Dr. Akshatha C J – 9632399860 or Dr. Muruli M R – 9972167963
Psychiatry OPD : 08212335188