A new experimental treatment for major depressive disorder that does not induce seizures, called _____, involves the surgical implantation of a device that delivers brief, intermittent electrical stimulation via an important nerve that runs through the neck to the brainstem.

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The treatment described involves the surgical implantation of a device that delivers brief, intermittent electrical stimulation via an important nerve that runs through the neck to the brainstem, which is known as vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). Eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic technique used for trauma-related disorders, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain and deep brain stimulation (DBS) involves the implantation of electrodes in the brain to deliver electrical stimulation.

A New Experimental Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder That Does