Study suggests that intensive brain simulation may aid with lifting the depression in approximately ninety percent patients.  According to a study, an intensive course of specifically targeted brain simulation is an time-effective and safe method of relieving people of depression. It may also help to prevent suicidal thoughts in patients suffering from depression and related problems. The National Institute of Mental Health has estimated that approximately 17.3 million adults experienced severe depression episodes in 2017 within the United States. In addition to this, suicidal thoughts also referred to as “suicidal ideation” is common in people suffering from major depression or even bipolar disorder. Experts believe that although antidepressant drugs may help to provide relief from depressive symptoms including thoughts of suicide, however, they may take time to take affect. Therefore, they are always looking to find newer and more effective methods of treatment. For instance, Ketamine and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are two therapies proven to be effective for the “rapid treatment of suicidal ideation”. However, experts have shared concerns pertaining to the side-effects of the above treatments. Moreover, it sis believed that there is stigma associated with the use of ECT which inevitably means that people prefer not to use … Continue reading Brain Simulation may help with depression: Study