Botulinum toxin for depression? An idea that’s raising some eyebrows

Could a cosmetic intervention that causes temporary muscle paralysis actually help patients suffering from depression?

            Yes, according to research done by these authors—and others. This article, written by a dermatologist and a psychiatrist, provides a review of the literature on this treatment option and answers “the top 10 questions” the authors are asked at lectures about this novel treatment for depression. http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/specialty-focus/depressive-disorders/article/botulinum-toxin-for-depression-an-idea-thats-raising-some-eyebrows/42b49d2e234317d1bf7f7ec620fe7c17.html.

Could a cosmetic intervention that causes temporary muscle paralysis actually help patients suffering from depression?

            Yes, according to research done by these authors—and others. This article, written by a dermatologist and a psychiatrist, provides a review of the literature on this treatment option and answers “the top 10 questions” the authors are asked at lectures about this novel treatment for depression. http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/specialty-focus/depressive-disorders/article/botulinum-toxin-for-depression-an-idea-thats-raising-some-eyebrows/42b49d2e234317d1bf7f7ec620fe7c17.html.

Could a cosmetic intervention that causes temporary muscle paralysis actually help patients suffering from depression?

            Yes, according to research done by these authors—and others. This article, written by a dermatologist and a psychiatrist, provides a review of the literature on this treatment option and answers “the top 10 questions” the authors are asked at lectures about this novel treatment for depression. http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/specialty-focus/depressive-disorders/article/botulinum-toxin-for-depression-an-idea-thats-raising-some-eyebrows/42b49d2e234317d1bf7f7ec620fe7c17.html.