Vagus Nerve And Depression
It is frustrating for all involved when someone does not respond to treatments for depression that work for most other people. But we can’t accurately predict who will respond to a particular intervention, and some will be in the group called the “non-responders.” Calling them “non-responders” almost sounds like we are blaming them for not getting better, doesn’t it? Let’s not blame these people, but rather review some strategies to address treatment-resistant depression and...
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