Computers and Electric Shocks
The computer is the number one boon to the mentally ill. Contrary to popular belief, mental illness is very common.
"Depression is the leading cause of disability as measured by YLDs and the 4th leading contributor to the global burden of disease (DALYs) in 2000. By the year 2020, depression is projected to reach 2nd place of the ranking of DALYs calcuated for all ages, both sexes. Today, depression is already the 2nd cause of DALYs in the age category 15-44 years for both sexes combined." source
"Deep brain stimulation surgery involves the placement of tiny implantable electrodes into specific parts of the brain that are functioning abnormally."
I'm not sure I want electrodes in my brain (nor ECT), but it is interesting to see.
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