SUMMARY: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is now FDA-cleared for teens aged 15 and older as a non-medicated depression treatment. Dr. Melissa Ficki, a child and adult psychiatrist, highlights TMS as a significant advancement, providing an alternative for youth suffering from mental health disorders. Unlike ECT, TMS is non-invasive and works by sending magnetic pulses to the brain regions involved in emotional regulation, helping to activate underactive neurons. This treatment aims to make mental health solutions more accessible, offering families another option besides medication and therapy. Experts hope to expand TMS approval for younger patients and additional mental health conditions in the future.

Dr. Melissa Fickey is a child and adult psychiatrist and founder of Embracing Life Wellness Center in Hillsborough County. She worked with a group to help get Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS, cleared by the FDA for teens ages 15 and older.

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SUMMARY: Voting for Florida’s general election begins in a month, and discussions reveal voters’ key concerns. Our initiative, “Voice of the Voter,” has traveled across the state, highlighting perspectives in areas like The Villages, a large retirement community. Common issues include the economy and border control, with many expressing frustration over political honesty. Notably, Kamala Harris is reportedly performing better among seniors than Donald Trump, despite Democrats traditionally struggling with this demographic. Many voters, both older and younger, are shifting towards “No Party Affiliation” to escape polarized politics, indicating a potentially changing political landscape ahead of November.

Capitol reporter Forrest Saunders talks to voters in the Villages to get their view of what is important in the coming election in our Voice of the Voter series.

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SUMMARY: ABC Action News meteorologist Greg provides a tropical weather update, noting that conditions in the Western Caribbean are being monitored closely. Current model data is variable, but the Hurricane Center indicates a moderate chance of storm development in the Northwest Caribbean or Southern Gulf of Mexico next week. The timing and track of potential storms remain uncertain, with any United States impacts likely occurring by the weekend. Additionally, there are low-pressure areas in the Atlantic, including remnants of Gordon, but development chances are low, and these systems will likely be steered eastward by cold fronts.

ABC Action News tracks tropical developments in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.

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