Most of our organs can be treated as repairable machines. Why can't we treat mental illness by simply fixing the brain?
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Why can't we treat mental illness by fixing the brain? – Aeon
Our understanding and treatment of mental disorders is primitive. Why is that? The burden on our society is huge. A quarter of women will have an episode of depression at some stage in their lives (it's about half that for men).
Why can't we treat mental illness by fixing the brai… – Aeon
Our understanding and treatment of mental disorders is primitive. Why is that? The burden on our society is huge. A quarter of women will have an episode of depression at some stage in their lives (it's about half that for men).
A new trial for the treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder | The …
Do you have Social Anxiety Disorder? Volunteers are needed for a clinical research study. Doctors are conducting a research study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational medication for social anxiety disorder …
A Shocking Way to Fix the Brain – Technology Review
Neurosurgeons hope to treat some of the most intractable mental disorders by putting advanced arrays of electrodes into patients' brains.