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Recent Mental Health Blog | Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) PostsWhat we (don't) know about ECTby T_Weber_MA08 Jul 2011 10:10 AM The use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) often conjures up pictures from One Flew over the Cookoo's Nest: being strapped down and electrocuted feeling all of the pain and terror one could imagine. More on Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)by Beth McHughIn our last article on this topic, we looked at the reasons why ECT is used rather than conventional antidepressant medications only. Principally utilized as a last port of call when other medication and modalities have repeatedly failed, ECT is still mired in controversy. What is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)?by Beth McHughMost of us have heard of the term ECT, or electroconvulsive therapy, via TV shows or perhaps through the classic movie one flew over the Cuckoo's nest. |
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