Can Brain Stimulation Help Patients With Depression?
Depression is extremely common around the world. According to World Health Organization, India has one of the highest percentages of patients with depression. Many patients don’t get treatment because they feel stigmatized. Some patients develop side effects from medications. Yet others get no benefit even after being on multiple medications. tDCS called transcranial direct current stimulation of the brain is an effective new treatment for depression and other mental conditions such as OCD, anxiety. Two small electrodes are placed on the scalp in selected areas and very small amount of electric current is applied (2mA). Each session is for 20-22 minutes. Generally, a minimum of 25 sessions are recommended. Patient is sitting or lying comfortably. There is no pain, no side effects. Science tells us the depression is due to low electrical activity in the brain wiring and circuits in the left frontal side of the brain. tDCS helps by enhancing the activity of the brain which cures patient’s symptoms effectively. tDCS works alone or with medications to treat depression symptoms. For more information or to set up an appointment, please contact: Dr. Abha Agrawal, MD, FACP, FACHE Founder A4 CLINICS Robotic Neuro Rehab & Brain Stimulation Centers Delhi | Indore | Bhopal https://a4clinics.com/ Mob: 7471174920
10 FACTS ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS IN INDIA
1. Mental illness is extremely common. It occurs in cities, towns and villages; among young and the old; among men and women; among rich and the poor. 2. 90 million (9 crore) people in India suffer from mental illness. 1 in 13 people in India suffers from mental illness. 3. WHO has labeled India as “One of the most depressed countries.” 4. India has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. 5. Over 70% of the people do not seek any treatment. 6. *Covid-19* pandemic has significantly worsened the problem of mental illness in India. 7. Mental health awareness in India is extremely poor. So a lot of people suffer needlessly. 8. *The biggest problem is the *SOCIETAL STIGMA*. This leads to a vicious cycle of shame, suffering and isolation of the patients.* 9. Mental illness is not about personal weakness or the lack of will power or just family issues. There are chemical and electrophysiological changes in the neurons (nerve cells in the brain) that are responsible for the illness. 10. *Mental illness is treatable like other medical conditions.* *PLEASE SEEK TREATMENT IF YOU THINK YOU MAY BE SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, OCD, SCHIZOPHRENIA, PANIC ATTACKS ETC.* Please see the following links for more information: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/what-india-must-do-to-solve-its-mental-health-crisis/74314862 http://origin.searo.who.int/india/topics/mental_health/about_mentalhealth/en/ If you would like to discuss *Brain Stimulation* as a treatment, please contact us: *A4 CLINICS* Robotic NeuroRehab and Brain Stimulation Tel / WhatsApp: +91-7471174920 | https://a4clinics.com/
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