
🧠Professor Paul Fitzgerald, one of Australia’s leading psychiatrists and world experts on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), joins us to share his deep insight into this groundbreaking treatment for depression and bipolarity.
In this powerful conversation, Professor Fitzgerald demystifies how TMS works as a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy, helping patients who can’t tolerate or don’t respond to antidepressants — especially when there’s a risk of triggering mania. He explains why TMS is generally safe for people with bipolarity when used alongside mood stabilizers, and walks us through how to access treatment in Australia, from referrals to Medicare coverage.
Beyond the science, he highlights the need for a holistic approach to recovery — combining TMS with psychological, social, and lifestyle support 🧩. His perspective reminds us that the future of psychiatry is not just about new technologies, but about empowering patients to take an active role in their own healing journey 💪.
🎧 Tune in to explore how innovation, compassion, and evidence-based care are reshaping mental health — and why TMS may represent a new hope for depression.