The Surgical Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders (document)

The surgical treatment of psychiatric disorders involves procedures aimed at altering brain structures or functions to alleviate severe mental health conditions that haven't responded to other therapies. Techniques such as deep brain stimulation or psychosurgery target specific areas linked to symptoms like depression or OCD. These interventions are carefully evaluated, performed by specialists, and often considered only when other treatments have failed, with the goal of improving quality of life. They are conducted with strict ethical and medical oversight to balance potential benefits and risks.