Innovative Approaches to Depression Treatment

This chapter explores the effectiveness of various pharmaceutical treatments for depression and highlights the limitations of traditional antidepressants. It introduces recent advancements in interventional psychiatry, specifically brain stimulation techniques such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and their role in reshaping brain activity linked to resilience and cognitive control. The discussion also covers the significance of identifying specific brain circuits involved in depression and how these insights pave the way for more effective treatment options.