# In breakthrough, Israeli scientists use deep-brain stimulation to counter schizophrenia **URL:** \ **Category:** News on schizophrenia and mental health matters\ **Created:** [February 20, 2026, 10:29pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/in-breakthrough-israeli-scientists-use-deep-brain-stimulation-to-counter-schizophrenia/3051 "2026-02-20T22:29:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
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# > **[In breakthrough, Israeli scientists use deep-brain stimulation to counter...](https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-breakthrough-israeli-scientists-use-deep-brain-stimulation-to-counter-schizophrenia/)** > > Novel study by researchers at the Rambam Health Care Campus could help 21 million people worldwide suffering from the severe lifelong mental disorder “In a breakthrough study, Israeli scientists say they have developed a novel deep brain stimulation approach for patients with schizophrenia. This therapy for the severe chronic mental disorder could restore functions that control movement, learning and decision-making”. ---
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