A common feature of new experimental treatments for major depressive disorder, such as deep brain stimulation (DBS), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), is that:

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DBS, VNS, and TMS do not induce seizures, unlike electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Additionally, their mechanisms of action involve the modulation of brain activity through electrical or magnetic stimulation, rather than directly increasing levels of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, or norepinephrine.

A Common Feature of New Experimental Treatments for Major Depressive