Depression: Alternative Treatments – Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

Psychiatrist Dr. Mark George, who specializes in neuropsychiatry and behavioral neurology, explains how vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) may lead to an amelioration of depressive symptoms in some patients. In this mental health podcast, he describes his research on VNS for patients who have failed all other conventional therapies, noting that VNS is an efficacious technique, though currently financially costly.
Source: MUSC Mental Health Podcast - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: podcasts