A vagus nerve stimulation device was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nearly two decades ago for treatment-resistant depression, but it has not become widely available.

The Vagus Nerve’s Mysterious Role in Mental Health Untangled ...

Vagus nerve stimulation can also increase the release of important brain chemicals such as serotonin and norepinephrine, which help regulate mood and are typically low in people with depression ...

Depression is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and for some who lie on the severe end of the spectrum, conventional treatments like medication and therapy fail ...

Making sounds with certain frequencies of vibration—humming, singing, even gargling—all stimulate the vagus nerve. Singing has been shown to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Stimulating either of a pair of crucial nerves that carry messages from the brain to several major organs could be an effective way to treat people with severe depression. An international team of ...

An international team of researchers conducted a clinical trial on 493 adults whose major depression hadn't previously responded to treatment. Participants were fitted with a device capable of ...