EP47 - Brain Stimulation Therapies

Brain stimulation therapies involve activating or inhibiting brain activity using electrical or magnetic fields. These therapies are typically used when other treatments for mental disorders, like psychotherapy and medication, have failed. Common types include electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), which are FDA-approved for treating conditions like depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Experimental therapies such as magnetic seizure therapy and deep brain stimulation are also being explored.