TMS Technology & Clinical Application - TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is a non-invasive technology invented 40 years ago as an alternative for patients with pharmacoresistant depression [1] - TMS has shown a 70-90% success rate in treating depression and other pathologies [1] - TMS creates brain plasticity, reduces inflammation, increases brain oxygenation, and releases neurotransmitters [1] - TMS can help people with addictions by reducing cravings, allowing healthcare providers to work more effectively with patients [1] TMS Adoption & Economic Impact - Only 1% of the audience knows about TMS [1] - Economic studies since 2009 have demonstrated that offering TMS to patients who don't respond to a single medication for depression would be more economically advantageous for society [3] - Some regions like Sicily, Veneto, and Val d'Aosta have adopted TMS protocols [4] Challenges & Future Prospects - The problem is that each TMS machine costs around €200,000 and requires serious staff training [5] - Investment in personnel, time, and resources is needed to make this extraordinary machine can help everyone [6] - The call to action is to read the 20,000 clinical studies on TMS and advocate for its wider adoption in public services [7][8]

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Cultural Significance of Masks - Masks are used across cultures to tell stories, convey messages, heal, and communicate with the spirit world [1][2] - Masks can evoke fear or facilitate communication with spirits, as seen in voodoo cultures in Benin, West Africa and among headhunters in Papua New Guinea [2][3][4] - In Amazonia, masks worn by curanderos or ayaascheros are used to reveal and facilitate healing [4][5] Modern Societal Masks - Modern masks are often invisible and represent underlying distress or psychological problems [5] - Depression can manifest as chronic pain in 45% of cases, or be masked by internet/gaming disorder (ikikomori) and substance abuse [6][7] - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and eating disorders, especially post-COVID, can mask underlying depression [8] - The pressure to be hyper-productive in today's society can lead to individuals wearing a "superman" mask, which can be a narcissistic representation of depression [9][10] Understanding Personal Masks - Individuals have three masks: one shown to the world, one shown to friends and family, and a third, most authentic mask that is often hidden even from oneself [11][12][13] - It is important to understand the masks we and others wear to interact effectively and maintain well-being [10][15] - The industry should consider whether the masks worn are chosen or imposed by society, and how this impacts interactions and personal well-being [14][15]