A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON CES DEVICE AND DRUGS FOR THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL DISORDERS

Brain is being the delicate organ, which are responsible for whole functioning of the body. But due to various mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia etc., it might be difficult for the brain to function properly. Various factors lead to such health issues, which need to resolve and took proper care. The review is a comparative study made between CES (Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation) device and drugs used for such disorders and illness. The review gives a clear idea among CES and drugs, which one is more effective or are both helpful for treatment of such illness. Cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved method for the treatment of depression, insomnia, and anxiety which consist of pulsed, low-intensity current that are applied to the earlobes or scalp. In spite of observational proof of clinical adequacy, its system of activity is to a great extent unknown. CES is known as a comparing and powerful treatment of various mind dysfunctions yet has its own specific benefits and hindrances, but might be effective if commonly known drugs are unable to cure the disorders. The drugs which are commonly used and studied are Benzodiazepines for insomnia, Doxepine for anxiety and Alprazolam for depression.

Keywords: CES, anxiety, depression, insomnia.