Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression

CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on new research showing deep brain stimulation may ease severe depression.

In a very short video a short introduction to Deep Brain Stimulation with nice animation. It is explained as a pacemaker to the brain. The pacemaker regulates mood circuits, potentially easing deep depression no other treatments can touch. Also about who are candidates for this treatment. Answer: When all else fails.

Alas the video is not always available or other technical problems exist.

For a more detailed video and article about Deep Brain Stimulation read on globeandmail.com: Mending a broken mind.

Thanks Therapeutic Neuromodulation Blog