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Anna Mehler Paperny
Toronto-based journalist and author of Hello, I Want to Die, Please Fix Me, participating in a Sunnybrook clinical study of deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression.
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Nov 28, 2025
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Could deep brain stimulation be a cure for depression?
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Anna Mehler Paperny, a Toronto journalist and author of 'Hello, I Want to Die, Please Fix Me,' shares her groundbreaking experience with deep brain stimulation as part of a clinical trial for treatment-resistant depression. She candidly discusses her 14-year battle with depression and the experimental surgery she underwent. Anna delves into the mechanics of the surgery, the risks involved, and her hopes for the future of depression treatment. With early signs of improvement and ongoing research, she emphasizes the importance of advancing mental health therapies.
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