Vagus Nerve Stimulation acts like a “pacemaker for the brain”. The vagus nerve is defined as the nerve that produces inhibition of neural processes, which can alter the brains electrical activity. VNS was first considered for treatment-resistant depression because: 1. clinical observations of improved cognition and mood during studies of patients with epilepsy. 2. the fact that … Continue reading Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)