Depression: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

Dr. Ziad Nahas, Director of the Mood Disorders Clinic at MUSC, discusses vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), which is the only FDA approved brain stimulation treatment for depression to date. He describes who is considered a good candidate for VNS and also explains the steps taken for a patient to undergo this treatment technique.
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: podcasts