In a recent study published in the journal "Brain Stimulation," researchers found that transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) applied to the prefrontal cortex of the brain can help reduce symptoms of depression in people with mild to moderate depression. In the study, participants received TDCS for two weeks, five days a week, for 20 minutes each session. Results showed that participants who received TDCS had greater reductions in depression symptoms than participants who received a placebo.
However, other studies have shown that the effectiveness of TDCS for treating depression is limited. In a recent study published in the journal "The Lancet Psychiatry," researchers found that TDCS applied to the prefrontal cortex did not produce any difference in depression symptoms between participants who received TDCS and participants who received a placebo.
TDCS presents both potential and limitations in treating depression. The discrepancy between the studies you cited underscores the complexity of depression treatment and the need for further research. This means that TDCS as treatment necessitates more comprehensive studies to fully understand its efficacy and role in the context of complex psychological and health factors.
The relationship between depressive symptoms, sense of self, and overall health seems to be important in this sense (Preprint The State-Trait Sense of Self Inventory: A psychometric inst...
), putatively highlighting the multifaceted nature of depression. This type of research, including the sense of self in a bigger picture, contributes to our understanding of depression's broader impacts and may inform future therapeutic approaches, potentially including TDCS.
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