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FAQS
APPLICATIONS
WHAT CAN TMS BE USED FOR?
TMS is primarily utilized for the treatment of depression and anxiety.
There is also benefit noted in the following conditions:
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Depression
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Burnout
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Substance abuse
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Fibromyalgia
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Post-natal depression
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Anxiety
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Chronic pain
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Migraine
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TMS ON BURNOUT
What is burnout?
A syndrome conceptualised as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterised by three dimensions:
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Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion;
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Increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism
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Related to one's job; and
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Reduced professional efficacy.
It occurs in organizational cultures that demonstrate
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Unfair treatment of the employees
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Unmanageable work loads for employees
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Unclear communication from managers
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Lack of manager support
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Unreasonable time pressures on employees.
WHY IS BURNOUT IMPORTANT?
Burnout is an escalating problem and is strongly associated with depression, anxiety and significant physical ill health (heart disease and stomach issues). A recent Gallup survey of managers conducted between 2016-2019 (n=24,522) demonstrated that Burnout is a widespread problem. They concluded that:
76%
of employees experience burnout on the job at least sometimes
63%
of employees with burnout are more likely to take a sick day
23%
more likely to visit the emergency room for physical ill-health
28%
of employees experience burnout “very often”or “always”
50%
of employees with burnout are less likely to discuss how to approach
2.6%
times more likely to be actively seeking a different job