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An apparatus and method for adjunct (add-on) therapy of depression, migraine, neuropsychiatric disorders, partial complex epilepsy, generalized epilepsy and involuntary movement disorders comprises an implantable lead-receiver, and an external stimulator having controlling circuitry, a power source,

An apparatus and method for adjunct (add-on) therapy of depression, migraine, neuropsychiatric disorders, partial complex epilepsy, generalized epilepsy and involuntary movement disorders comprises an implantable lead-receiver, and an external stimulator having controlling circuitry, a power source, and a coil to inductively couple the stimulator to the lead-receiver. The external stimulator emits electrical pulses to stimulate a cranial nerve such as the left vagus nerve according to a predetermined program. In a second mode of operation, an operator may manually override the predetermined sequence of stimulation.

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1. An apparatus for electrical stimulation therapy for treatment of at least one of depression, migraine and neuropsychiatric disorders comprising:a) an implantable lead-receiver comprising a secondary coil and at least one electrode capable of stimulating a cranial nerve; b) an external stimulator

1. An apparatus for electrical stimulation therapy for treatment of at least one of depression, migraine and neuropsychiatric disorders comprising:a) an implantable lead-receiver comprising a secondary coil and at least one electrode capable of stimulating a cranial nerve; b) an external stimulator comprising a power source, circuitry to emit electrical signals, at least two predetermined programs to control said electrical signals, and a primary coil; c) said primary coil of said external stimulator and said secondary coil of said implantable lead-receiver being capable of forming an electrical connection by inductive coupling, whereby said external stimulator is capable of controlling the stimulation of said cranial nerve.