Deep brain stimulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder: a crisis of access

Deep brain stimulation is an effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder but is rarely used. Action is needed by psychologists, psychiatrists and insurers so that patients with otherwise intractable cases can receive this therapy to improve their mental health.

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Deep brain stimulation is an effective but underutilized treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Psychologists, psychiatrists, and insurers should take action to make this therapy accessible to patients with otherwise intractable cases, in order to improve their mental health.