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    Area of Science:

    • Neurosurgery
    • Psychiatry
    • Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a stereotactic neurosurgical method. It is established for movement disorders like Parkinson's disease.
    • Its application in psychiatric disorders is increasingly investigated, informed by neurobiology of mood, cognition, and behavior.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present available data on the use of DBS in psychiatric disorders.
    • To provide an overview of scientific literature and contemporary treatment approaches.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of scientific and professional publications.
    • Analysis of contemporary approaches to psychiatric disorder treatment.

    Main Results:

    • Research indicates affirmative efficacy of DBS for treatment-resistant depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, addiction, and Alzheimer's dementia.
    • The method demonstrates a low risk of adverse effects.

    Conclusions:

    • Deep brain stimulation is a developing neurosurgical treatment for psychiatric disorders.
    • DBS is poised to become a primary treatment option, especially for treatment-resistant conditions.