A new experimental treatment for major depressive disorder that does not induce seizures, called deep brain stimulation (DBS), involves stimulation of certain regions of the brain with magnetic impulses of various frequencies.

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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) involves electrical stimulation of certain regions of the brain, not magnetic impulses. Additionally, DBS is a treatment option for various neurological disorders, but has not yet been established as a first-line treatment for major depressive disorder.

A New Experimental Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder That Does