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Neuro Congress 2019

Journal of Brain and Neurology | Volume 3

June 19-20, 2019 | Dublin, Ireland

OF EXCELLENCE

IN INTERNATIONAL

MEETINGS

YEARS

NEUROLOGY AND BRAIN DISORDERS

International Conference on

THE EFFECT OF TRANSCRANIAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION ON NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

AND MENTAL HEALTH IN CLINICAL CASES

Monica Berntsen

Training Brains, United Kingdom

he effects of brain stimulation methods such as TMS and tES on human health and performance are well

established. The literature on brain stimulation efficacy includes both academic and clinical research and

documents that the method is safe and non-invasive approach to treat the brain directly without known ad-

verse side effects. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has reviewed the evidence and

has approved both TMS and tDCS for the treatment of depression. However, the uptake of these methods in

clinical practice is extremely limited. Only three clinics are providing depression treatment using TMS and there

are no known clinics providing treatment using tDCS. Data from three clinical cases will be presented: one

patient with intracranial haemmorrhage to the parietal region resulting in loss of various functions including

visual field; severe and treatment resistant depression and morbid obesity. All patients were treated with tES

at individually adjusted parameters. Electroencephalogram and various self-report assessments were recorded

prior to treatment, at three weeks of treatment and at six weeks of treatment. A field of vision test was taken

prior to treatment and after treatment in the haemmorrhage case. All patients presented with hemispheric

asymmetry, which was reduced progressively with treatment. Power spectral densities also reduced progres-

sively with treatment. Mental health assessments showed no presence of symptoms in any patients after six

weeks. All patients tolerated the treatment well and reported no side effects.

Monica Berntsen, J Brain Neurol 2019, Volume 3

Monica Berntsen has a unique background that includes counseling Psychology and Neuropsychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.

She carried out a PhD at the University of Essex focusing on the recording, interpretation and modulation of brain activity. She

has published a few papers demonstrating the effect of tES on brain functioning. Currently she runs a private practice focusing on

cognitive function and behavioural control. She works with patients who have lost function after stroke or traumatic brain injury to

regain functioning and improve quality of life and with individuals suffering mental health and psychiatric conditions. The practice

is a great success and provides a service to suffer of stroke and damage that is not currently available on the NHS.

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