Research on new experimental treatments for major depressive disorder, such as deep brain stimulation (DBS), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), suggests that inducing more frequent seizures may be necessary in the treatment of major depressive disorder.

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The statement is false. While some treatments like electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) involve inducing seizures, DBS, VNS, and TMS do not require inducing seizures. These treatments involve the use of electrical or magnetic impulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain or nerves, with the aim of improving depressive symptoms.

Research on New Experimental Treatments for Major Depressive Disorder, Such