A meta analysis comparing the effects of brain stimulation treatments on suicidal thoughts

What is it about?

This study reviewed research on whether noninvasive brain stimulation treatments can reduce suicidal thoughts across different mental health conditions and age groups. The results suggest that brain stimulation may help reduce suicidal thoughts when used in specific ways—especially alongside medication—but more research is needed, particularly in people who are suicidal at the start of treatment and in diagnoses beyond depression.

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Photo by Bhautik Patel on Unsplash

Photo by Bhautik Patel on Unsplash

Why is it important?

This study is the most comprehensive meta-analysis to date examining the effects of different types of non-invasive brain stimulation on suicidal thoughts across individuals with different mental health conditions and different ages.