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£6.5 Million NHS Trial Uses Ultrasound for Mental Health

1/21/2025

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In a groundbreaking £6.5 million NHS trial, UK scientists are exploring the potential of ultrasound to combat mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety. This innovative study will involve 30 patients using a brain-computer interface implanted beneath the skull, aiming to evaluate both its safety and effectiveness in transforming mental health treatment.

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In a groundbreaking £6.5 million NHS trial, UK scientists are exploring the potential of ultrasound to combat mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety. This innovative study will involve 30 patients using a brain-computer interface implanted beneath the skull, aiming to evaluate both its safety and effectiveness in transforming mental health treatment.