Cassie is diagnosed with severe depression. Her psychiatrist has prescribed many medications and psychotherapy, all of which have not seemed to alleviate her depression. Her psychiatrist is now recommending __________

A) prefrontal lobotomy.
B) electroconvulsive therapy.
C) trephining.
D) relaxation training and meditation.

Prefrontal Lobotomy

A surgical procedure once used to treat mental disorders, involving the removal or destruction of part of the prefrontal cortex, now largely discredited due to severe side effects.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

Trephining

An ancient medical practice that involves drilling or scraping a hole into the human skull to treat health issues or release pressure.