Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression: Determining Optimal Targets & Protocols
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an emerging experimental therapy that has shown promise in treating patients with severe, treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Early research indicates DBS may help patients who have failed to respond to medications, psychotherapy, and other interventions. Key facts: DBS involves surgically implanting electrodes in specific brain regions to deliver mild electrical stimulation. …
