Which brain stimulation therapy uses a surgically implanted device to send electrical impulses to the vagus nerve and thereby modulate mood?
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Correct answer: VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation)
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) is a brain stimulation modality involving an implanted device that sends electrical impulses to the vagus nerve; this is distinct from non-invasive TMS or ECT.
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