Previous research suggests depression does not affect only one area of the brain, but rather is a "hyperconnection" between several areas of the brain responsible for processing emotions and mood changes. The researchers found by giving patients ECT, the connection strength is reduced between these ...
it's not so simple. While there is not a singular cause for depression, depression can be caused by many things. As we learn more about the condition and the risk factors that may encourage its onset, we are developing better ways to treat and...
ECT works by using electric pulses to stimulate the brain and induce a brief set of seizures. While it has been shown to be highly effective in treating severe depression, ECT does have its drawbacks: namely, that it requires full sedation, the possibility of short-term memory loss, and its...
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ECT has been shown highly effective in relieving major and severe depression. Some studies show that 8 out of 10 people living with severe depression see substantial improvement after ECT treatment. Neurofeedback: Neurofeedback, also known as EEG or Neurotherapy, has been proven to be a ...
Head injury Tumor Stroke(when blood flow to the brain stops) Viral infection(such as herpes encephalitis) Brief loss of blood or oxygen flow to the brain Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT -- used to treat severe depression) Alcohol abuse causing a thiamine deficiency ...
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Depression Fatigue Dry skin Constipation Loss of ambition Dry, coarse hair Muscle cramps Stiffness Joint pain A loss of the outer third eyebrow Heavy menstrual periods Infertility Muscle aches Puffy face Slow heartbeat Brittle nails Arthritis
So-called "refractory depression"—depression that does not respond to antidepressants or talk therapy—can be effectively treated withelectroconvulsive therapy(ECT). But ECT is fairly invasive, sending bolts of electricity through the skull and into the brain. With TMS, an electrical change in the...
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