Helen Mayberg (neurologist)

Helen Mayberg is a neuropsychiatrist and neurologist known for her research on depression and brain function. She has pioneered studies using brain imaging techniques to identify specific neural circuits involved in depression. Her work has led to innovative treatments like deep brain stimulation, which involves directly stimulating certain brain areas to alleviate severe depression that doesn’t respond to traditional therapies. Mayberg’s research helps us understand how different parts of the brain influence mood and mental health, advancing personalized approaches for mental illness and offering hope to those with treatment-resistant depression.