Meet Briana. I have recently graduated with my bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Systems (Brain and Cognition) at the University of British Columbia. My passion is in aspects of neurology and psychiatry and looking at the two relate. I am primarily interested in...
Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive neurostimulation technique where a low direct current is applied to the scalp through electrodes placed over a targeted area. Powered by a small battery, tDCS uses a low current from electrode...
Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) pertains to the use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to induce a seizure for therapeutic purposes. Developed as an alternative means of therapy of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) while maintaining the same efficacy, MST...
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), formerly known as electroshock therapy, is the most well recognized form of non-invasive brain stimulation treatment. ECT is a treatment which induces a therapeutic seizure and is considered a safe form of convulsive therapy. It...
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a very common medical condition that can have many causes, such as life experiences, genetics, and changes in the way the body and brain function. MDD is often treated with antidepressant medication, however, 30-40% of patients do...