The Promise of TMS, A New Path for Mental Health Recovery

What happens when conventional mental health treatments don’t work? For Tag Frothingham, the answer came in the form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)—a groundbreaking, non-invasive therapy that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, offering new hope for those battling depression and other mental health challenges.In this episode of This Way Up, Tag shares his extraordinary journey of overcoming severe depression, surviving cancer twice, and navigating a lifelong battle with mental health. He opens up about the frustrations of traditional treatments, the life-changing impact of TMS, and how this therapy has also supported his children’s mental health.This inspiring conversation highlights the transformative potential of TMS, the importance of advocating for innovative care, and the role of resilience in navigating life’s toughest moments.Don’t miss this compelling story of courage, hope, and the future of mental health care.BIO: Tag Frothingham is a husband and a dad of two teenagers who lives in Harvard, Massachusetts. He lives with depression and also provides support for family members with depression and anxiety. Tag is also a cancer survivor. Although he has worked in software engineering and quality assurance roles for technology companies for most of his career, he worked as a residential counselor while attending Wheaton College and for a few years after. Mental health has remained an important cause for him. In his spare time, you’ll find Tag reading, cooking, riding his bike, or playing with the family dog. RESOURCES/ REFERENCES:Families for Depression Awareness: https://www.familyaware.org/Facebook and Instagram: @familyawareTranscranial Magnetic Stimulation: TMSSend us Fan MailSupport the showDisclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek guidance from qualified professionals for their specific situations.