Treatment-resistant depression: what happens when antidepressants do not work?
Priya, a 32-year-old from Kerala, struggled with treatment-resistant depression despite weeks of antidepressant medication. Her ongoing symptoms led her to seek further medical advice, resulting in her undergoing repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive procedure. Experts highlight the need for reassessing treatment options for patients who do not respond to standard antidepressants.