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Hot Springs Woman Celebrates Year of Remission from Depression

3/25/2026

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Sandy Rasmussen of Hot Springs marks one year in remission from major depression after more than 60 years of struggle.
She endured multiple treatments and suicide attempts, including a near-fatal incident that left her in a coma.
Rasmussen credits SAINT therapy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) with her recovery.
SAINT therapy uses targeted magnetic pulses to treat depression-related brain regions and can yield results in days.

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Sandy Rasmussen of Hot Springs marks one year in remission from major depression after more than 60 years of struggle.
She endured multiple treatments and suicide attempts, including a near-fatal incident that left her in a coma.
Rasmussen credits SAINT therapy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) with her recovery.
SAINT therapy uses targeted magnetic pulses to treat depression-related brain regions and can yield results in days.