Read about these people's experience with treatment-resistant depression and the impact VNS Therapy has made in their lives by clicking on the links below.

Now Available - Portraits of Hope Booklet

In this booklet, 33 people share their experience with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and the impact VNS Therapy has made in their lives. About half of the people featured in this booklet have received VNS Therapy since FDA approval in July 2005. In addition, eight psychiatrists share their perspective and clinical experience in using VNS Therapy for TRD. If you would like a copy of this booklet, please click here

Patient: Robin, age 39
Years diagnosed with depression: over 15
VNS Therapy since 2001
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Patient: Linda, age 45
Years diagnosed with depression: 22
VNS Therapy since January 2006
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Patient: Patricia, age 49
Years diagnosed with depression: 14
VNS Therapy since 2006
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Patient: Cathy, age 44
Years diagnosed with depression: 21
VNS Therapy since 2000
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Patient: Mike, age 50
Years diagnosed with depression: 10
VNS Therapy since 2001
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Patient: Donna, age 62
Years diagnosed with depression: 20
VNS Therapy since 2001
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Patient: Karmen, age 36
Years diagnosed with depression: 15
VNS Therapy since 1999
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Patient: Charles, age 46
Years diagnosed with depression: over 25
VNS Therapy since 2001
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Patient: Marna, age 55
Years diagnosed with depression: over 25
VNS Therapy since 2000
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Patient: Martha, age 56
Years diagnosed with depression: 15
VNS Therapy since 2006
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