Non-pharmacological approach for depression and other disordersBrain stimulation therapies: Brain stimulation therapies are a non-pharmacological method of activating or touching the brain directly with electricity, magnets or implants to treat depression and other disorders. Among many techniques, electroconvulsive therapy is the most studied stimulation therapy. Other stimulation therapies discussed here include Vagus nerve stimulation  Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation  Magnetic seizure therapy  Deep brain stimulation. These latter methods are more recent and more theoretical.1. Electroconvulsive therapyIntroduction: It is a standard non-pharmacological psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients and the treatment is thus carried out. ECT is reserved for cases of treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, mania, and catatonia. First developed in 1938, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) did not gain popularity at first. However, the procedure has improved significantly since its first use and is safe and effective. Source: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/brain-stimulation-therapies/brain-stimulation-therapies.shtmlUses:It is used in the following cases, such as • Severe depression resistant to treatment • Disorder bipolar • Schizophrenia. • Suicidal patients • Severe depression. Prerequisites: • Before ECT is administered, a person receives a sedative under general anesthesia. • A muscle relaxant is also administered to decrease movement during the procedure.• Vital parameters such as blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate should be monitored during the procedure.Mechanism of Action/Pr…. . middle of paper ...... To reduce depression or OCD, scientists believe the pulses help to "reset" the poorly functioning area of ​​the brain so that it functions normally again. Side effectsDBS carries the following risks: • Bleeding in the brain or stroke • Infection • Disorientation or confusion • Unwanted mood changes • Movement disorders • Dizziness • Insomnia No long-term benefits or side effects are reported. Conclusion: • Brain stimulation therapies are used to treat mental disorders that do not respond to usual treatment. • Studies on rTMS are underway. • Other researchers are studying how the brain responds to VNS using imaging techniques such as PET. • Although DBS as a treatment for depression is new, researchers are trying to discover its effectiveness and safety in the treatment of OCD, depression and other mental disorders..