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Stress is a part of life, but when it becomes chronic, it can change the way your brain works. These changes affect your emotions, memory, and decision-making. Understanding what happens in the brain during chronic stress can help you find ways to protect your mental health and recover.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain. It is most often applied to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex for depression, a region linked to mood regulation. But how exactly does TMS help the brain change and heal? The answer lies in its ability to promote neuroplasticity: the brain’s natural capacity to adapt and rewire itself.