Other somatic treatments for depression
ECT:
- Severe depression with suicide risk or stupor
- Can also be used in depression with psychotic symptoms and refractoriness to other treatment
Tran-cranial Magnetic Stimulation:
- Use of magnetic energy to stimulate neural cells. Non-Convulsive and requires no anesthesia
Deep brain stimulation -Implantation of leads into specific brain areas used only in chronic and intractable cases
Vagal Nerve Stimulation-Stimulation of vagal nerve using electrode
Sleep deprivation –Transient benefits by sleep deprivation
Phototherapy – Primarily for seasonal affective disorder [Mood Ds with seasonal pattern]