A patient with major depressive disorder is unresponsive to SSRIs. Which advanced intervention is indicated?

A patient with major depressive disorder is unresponsive to SSRIs. Which advanced intervention is indicated?

  • Correct Answer: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
  • Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)
  • Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)

Explanation: ECT is indicated for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder.

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