What Do ECT, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

question 135

Multiple Choice

What do ECT, vagus nerve stimulation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation have in common?

• A) They are used primarily to treat those with mild forms of depression.
• B) Despite early promise, they have proven not to be effective treatments for depression.
• C) They are usually tried before medications to prevent medication-induced side effects.
• D) They suggest that brain stimulation is effective in treating severe forms of depression.

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