|Poll|March 2, 2020

Mini Quiz: Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression

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How effective is deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression? Take the quiz.

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Which of the following is true regarding deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treatment-resistant depression?

A. Response rates are higher than those for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
B. Response is sustained, with over 50% of patients continuing to respond at 8 years post-treatment
C. It is an FDA-approved treatment for patients who have not responded to at least 3 serotonergic medications
D. The chance of significant psychological side effects is minimal

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