Researchers Unveil Non Invasive Treatment for Treating Depression and Anxiety
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Patients suffering from depression, anxiety and trauma-related disorders experienced significant relief from their symptoms after a new treatment that uses sound waves to modulate deep brain activity, according to new research published in Molecular Psychiatry. The study shows that low-intensity focused ultrasound technology can safely and effectively target the amygdala -- a brain region known to be hyperactive in mood and anxiety disorders -- without surgery or invasive procedures.
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