Electroconvulsive Therapy

Update on Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT is effective for several disorders, particularly severe or treatment-resistant depression, with a rapid response, but stigma has impeded its use. The mechanism is not known, but a seizure is required for efficacy. Effects on memory are prominent though usually transient.

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Update on Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): ECT is effective for several disorders, notably severe or treatment-resistant depression, showing rapid response. However, stigma hampers its usage. The mechanism remains unknown, but a seizure is necessary for efficacy. ECT prominently affects memory, albeit transiently.