McKnight's April 12, 2024
A brain stimulation treatment improved depression and anxiety symptoms in older adults, a study published last month in Brain Stimulation finds.
People with higher levels of symptoms before treatment were those who experienced the greatest relief from transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS, the authors said. Benefits continued a year after starting treatment for those who had moderate to severe anxiety, or anxiety that was tied to stressful events.
“Depression and anxiety can impact our overall mental health, cognitive function and ability to function independently as we age,” Adam Woods, PhD, senior author and associate dean for research and a professor of clinical and health psychology at the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions and co-director of...
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