
tDCS for Improved Mood
*Electrode Placements for Improved Mood. See Brain Maps Below. Case Studies Cited & Linked to Source.
Electrode Placements for Improved Mood
Electrode placements for improved mood. See brain maps below. Case studies cited and linked to source.
| Target Behavior |
Anode (+) RED Electrode |
Cathode (−) BLACK Electrode | Study (linked) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mood Elevation / increased organization / improved mood | DLPFC (FP1) | DLPFC (OZ or CZ) | D. Martin, C. Loo (2014) |
| Improved Mood / Mood Elevation, Enhanced Cognitive Control | DLPFC (F3) | Supra Orbital (Fp2) | Vanderhasselt et al. (2013) |
| Improved socialization / Empathy / Emotional State / Regulation | Temporal (T4 or T6) or Parietal (P4) | Shoulder | Sébastien Hétu (2010) – Abstract |
The 10–20 International System of Electrode Placement
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The 10-20 International System of Electrode Placement
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