HOUSTON — A new breakthrough in depression treatment may soon provide mental health relief from the comfort of your own couch. Researchers have found that a device delivering mild electrical ...
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation applied to the left side of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (an area at the upper front area of the brain) is approved for treatment of depression in ...
Depression affects millions of people globally, with pharmacologic therapy a mainstay of treatment. Treatments have also included procedures, such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and more ...
Treatment for depression often includes a combination of prescription medication and psychotherapy ... There is a wide array of alternative treatments for people seeking relief from depression, but ...
The potential applications even extend to treating chronic pain, without the need for implants ... By allowing precise control of brain circuits, this method could revolutionize the treatment of ...
While Rejoyn is approved for depression, "it is not designed as a standalone treatment," says King; the approval is as a supplement to existing treatments or therapy to improve their effectiveness.