Treatment for depression
Treatments for depression Read about the different treatments we offer for depression below.
Support
Support groups, websites, and charities for specific mental disorders There is a list of support resources (related to the conditions we treat) for patients, carers, and families below. The listing of a group or charity does not imply explicit endorsement, and we recognise that different people will find difference types of support helpful. We try …
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
VNS as a treatment for depression The following is a brief overview of VNS for the treatment of depression. We discuss what VNS involves and cover some of the clinical outcomes reported for this type of treatment.
Anterior Cingulotomy for depression
Anterior Cingulotomy (ACING) for depression The following is a brief overview of bilateral anterior cingulotomy for the treatment of depression. We discuss what the treatment involves and cover some of the clinical outcomes reported for this type of treatment. Introduction This page provides an overview of Anterior Cingulotomy for depression. It shares content with the …
Treatment algorithms and guidelines
Treatment algorithms In order to support and guide the treatment of depression and OCD we have developed evidence-based algorithms for treating these disorders. We have also written more detailed guidance on treating OCD which may be helpful for clinicians. You can download these documents (in PDF format) below. Our treatment algorithms are framed within recognisable …
Depression
Treatment of depression (major depressive disorder) We have longstanding expertise in assessing and treating mood disorders, including depression. We can provide: Confirmation of diagnosis. Advice on expert psychopharmacology. Advice on psychological treatment. Guidance on ECT and neuromodulation. Neurosurgical pathways for treatment-refractory depression. Other disorders that we treat