Deep brain stimulation, area 25, for the serverely depressed.
2007-12-12 09:32:49 · 1 answers · asked by melissa 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I need some information for my family member who is suicidal and has had repeatedly failed every treatment available including ECT x 3 courses.
2007-12-12 13:07:38 · update #1
It is probably being done by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota; at least they are involved in it and describe the procedure in detail:
www.mayoclinic.com/health/deep-brain-stimulation/MH00114
To find a lot more information on this FDA unapproved technique just type "depression deep brain stimulation implants" into Yahoo! web search and a number of links comes up including the one above and a site on trans-cranial magnetic stimulation.
Good luck with your research, good mental health, peace and Love!
2007-12-12 12:57:29 · answer #1 · answered by Mad Mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋