In what could prove to be a major breakthrough for the fight against depression, a team of scientists from Bristol have found out a new form of surgery that will provide long term help for people struggling with depression.
Known as deep brain stimulation, the surgery involves implantation of electrodes in the brain which then use power from a small battery pack to provide small amount of electricity to stimulate a specific area of the brain.
Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders affecting approximately 340 million people in the world. No one is immune from depression - it occurs in people of all social classes, all countries and all cultural settings.
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The surgery is being currently trialed out among eight patients suffering from depression and has already successfully allowed a 62-year old grandmother to overcome her suicidal tendencies that were caused due to depression.
Torquay's Sheila Cook has been suffering from depression for more than nine years and admitted that she had often thought about ending it all by committing suicide. However she revealed that such tendencies have disappeared since she underwent the surgery.
"I suddenly woke up in the morning and I thought I feel different, I want to get up, I want to do things. And my whole view of life changed", Cook added.
Source: Medindia
"I suddenly woke up in the morning and I thought I feel different, I want to get up, I want to do things. And my whole view of life changed", Cook added.
Source: Medindia
Adolescent Depression
Adolescent depression is an ailment that occurs during the teenage characterized by persistent melancholy, disappointment and loss of self-esteem.
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 Holistic Management for DepressionDepression is a common disorder and many worldwide suffer from depression. Early recognition of symptoms and signs of depression can help in taking a holistic approach to the management of depression. | Advertisement
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