UAB Heersink School of Medicine News says a new TMS clinic opened in August 2025 to expand non-invasive treatment access for Alabamians with treatment-resistant depression.
New TMS service announced
UAB Heersink School of Medicine News reports that the UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology opened a new TMS clinic in August 2025. According to the source, the clinic is located within the UAB Center for Psychiatric Medicine and was opened to expand access to non-invasive treatment for treatment-resistant depression.
The announcement describes transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, as a treatment option for people with depression that has not responded to traditional antidepressants. UAB Heersink School of Medicine News says the new service is intended to increase access to this type of care for Alabamians.
Focus on treatment-resistant depression
According to UAB Heersink School of Medicine News, the clinic’s focus is treatment-resistant depression. The source says the new clinic expands access to non-invasive treatment for patients in this group.
The report attributes a statement to Dr. Matthew Macaluso that the clinic helps ensure Alabamians have access to evidence-based treatments for patients who have not responded to traditional antidepressants. The source does not describe individual patient eligibility, treatment schedules, costs, insurance coverage, or referral requirements.
Location and stated purpose
UAB Heersink School of Medicine News places the new TMS clinic within the UAB Center for Psychiatric Medicine. The source says the opening occurred in August 2025 and identifies expanding access as the purpose of the new service.
The announcement specifically connects the clinic with care for treatment-resistant depression and with people who have not responded to traditional antidepressants. UAB Heersink School of Medicine News characterizes TMS in this context as a non-invasive and evidence-based treatment option.
What this means for Alabama patients
This announcement may add another local option for people seeking information about TMS treatment for depression. The directory lists 46 published clinics in Alabama, which may help patients compare local treatment locations and begin identifying services in their area.
This is general information, not medical advice.
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