Following are the somatic therapies used in depression, except:
ECT, deep brain stimulation as well as Trans-cranial magnetic stimulation can be used for treatment of depression. Some other somatic therapy for depression: 1.ECT (Electroconvulsive therapy) It is indicated in- * Depression with suicide risk * Depression with stupor * Psychotic depression, treatment refractoriness 2.Repetitive Transcranial magnetic stimulation --> Non convulsive, no anesthesia 3. Vagal Nerve stimulation 4.Deep brain stimulation 5.Sleep deprivation 6. Phototherapy- used in depression with seasonal pattern
Electroconvulsive therapy
Deep brain stimulation
Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Ultrasound brain stem stimulation
Mood Disorders