Researchers identify brain circuits responsible for triggering OCD symptoms
Most of the time, the origin of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is unknown, but in some rare cases, it…
New study identifies brain circuit behind TMS’s antidepressant effects
A circuit that runs from the prefrontal cortex near the front of the brain to a deeper brain…
A brain-based approach may improve smoking cessation treatment success
For many people who smoke, quitting is not just a matter of willpower. It is a tug-of-war in…
Five sessions a day TMS approach may reduce depression symptoms in one week
For the many patients with depression who haven’t found relief through medication, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) – a…
Implanted vagus nerve stimulation device offers lasting relief for severe depression
About 20% of U.S. adults experience major depression in their lifetime. For most people, symptoms improve within a…