researchers has found that the treatment is effective in relieving depression, and in some cases may be more effective than medication. Though abuse of the technique in the early 20th century has ...

Two recent studies may have discovered how electroconvulsive therapy and its close cousin, magnetic seizure therapy, are so effective at alleviating some mental illnesses, especially severe depression ...

ECT can seem like something out of science fiction, but it actually has decades of studies to show how effective it can be in reducing depression symptoms. Depression is one of the most common mental ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - For a large percentage of people living with major depression, traditional treatment has fallen short, forcing them to live with symptoms that affect their daily lives. It’s why ...

TMS uses electromagnetic induction to stimulate neurons, similar to how a wireless charger transfers energy. The FDA has cleared TMS for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ...

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For many depression patients, relief means trying all sorts of different medications. But now, more people are discovering transcranial magnetic stimulation, a therapy for the brain.