Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-9-2021
Abstract
Many mental disorders are caused due to improper regulation of the brain and depression is one such. It affects both children and adults and is very common among teenagers. There are many challenges clinicians face regarding the management of this disease. These challenges have prompted the development of various neuroimaging techniques that effectively diagnose the condition. The main techniques are Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Positron emission tomography (PET) which have gained momentum over the years. Advanced MRI techniques help study certain regions of the brain such as hippocampus and amygdala. Effective treatments for depression include antidepressant medications and brain stimulation techniques. Although treatments are effective for a lot of people, there is still room for improvement. This article (1) presents background on depression, its types, symptoms and risk factors; (2) elaborates the neuroimaging techniques used and reviews the various techniques adopted over the years to study depression; and (3) discusses the treatment methods that can be practised to cure depression.
Recommended Citation
Vijayadasan J, Raghunathan D, Rajagopal S, Soangra R. Assessment of major depressive disorders through neuroimaging studies and their treatment methods. International Journal of Biology and Biomedical Engineering. 2021;15:18-28. https://doi.org/10.46300/91011.2021.15.4
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Comments
This article was originally published in International Journal of Biology and Biomedical Engineering, volume 15, in 2021. https://doi.org/10.46300/91011.2021.15.4