Abstract
background Unipolar depression is one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders and has a high impact at individual and societal level. Commonly used treatments such as antidepressants and psychotherapy are often not effective. aim To determine the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (itms) and direct current stimulation (toes) as minimally invasive forms of treatment for unipolar depression. method We searched the literature. results rTMS is effective in treating unipolar depression and is comparable to existing forms of medication and behavioural therapy. The effects of tDCS are promising, but more research is needed. conclusion rTMS is a useful addition to the existing arsenal of treatment for unipolar depression.
| Translated title of the contribution | Minimally invasive brain stimulation for unipolar depression |
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| Original language | Dutch |
| Pages (from-to) | 600-604 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2017 |
Keywords
- Itms
- Toes
- Unipolar depression