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Ireland’s First RTMS Therapy Offers New Hope For Depression Patients

Monday, 24 February 2025 15:49

By Martin Osborne

Around 21 million people in Europe experience depression, with higher rates among women in Ireland, compared to men.

A Dublin hospital is offering a new treatment for depression, the first of its kind in Ireland.

St. John of Gods has introduced RTMS, a non-invasive outpatient treatment for people who have not responded to other methods.

Around 21 million people in Europe experience depression, with higher rates among women in Ireland, compared to men.

Consultant Psychiatrist at St John of Gods Hospital, Simon Mitchell explains how RTMS works:

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