With the help of electricity, brain stimulation therapies directly inhibit or activate the brain cells, and is therefore used in the treatment of several mental disorders. It is done by placing the electrodes directly on the brain, or placing the electrodes on the scalp, or by applying magnetic field to the head. Electroconvulsive therapy is the most reliable method; however, vagus nerve stimulation, deep brain stimulation, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, and magnetic seizure therapy are the newer methods.
Brain Stimulation Techniques in Psychiatry
Novel brain stimulation techniques have developed in the field of psychiatry. This article focuses on the newer modalities of brain stimulation in the treatment of complex neuropsychiatric disorders.
Closed-Loop Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): A Revolutionary Approach in Neurological Treatment
Treatment for neurological and psychiatric illnesses has advanced significantly with the introduction of closed-loop deep brain stimulation or CL-DBS.
The Connection Between Neuroplasticity and Brain-Stimulated Surgery
Neuroplasticity embodies the brain’s incredible ability to rearrange and adjust itself through neural connections across an individual's lifespan.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) - How Does It Work, Indications, and the Procedure
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a type of treatment where magnets are used to generate electrical currents to stimulate certain pathways in one’s brain
Deep Brain Stimulation - Indications, Surgical Procedures, and Benefits
Deep brain stimulation uses a neurostimulator to send electric signals to brain parts that produce abnormal brain activity. Keep reading the article to learn more.