Experimental Treatment Offers Hope For Severely Depressed

The World Health Organization estimates that between five and 10 percent of us suffer from depression at any given time. But fewer than a third of those with depression receive appropriate care. In the United States, more than 21 million people suffer from depression. For millions, no treatment works. Now, doctors are trying an experimental technique that shows promise in treating some difficult cases of depression. VOA's Carol Pearson reports.

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[ansiaaa666]

this should make people think about what we really are, and what feelings are really made of.

[Midvinterblot542]

But most people won't be so lucky. They haven't realized the true causes of their sadness and I truly feel pity for them. And by them I mean like 80% of the people here. So send your doctors, psychiatrists, lawyers, and whoever else you'd like to this area and evaluate and treat these people. There's a great market for all of that pseudo-science here....

[JEFFBOCK]

Don't worry. be happy.

[bambapabbi]

this is so truly amazing