An international survey of 1144 electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) patients and relatives has found that the causes of the ...

A major international survey of people receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has found that most patients are not asked ...

When most people hear about electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT, it typically conjures terrifying images of cruel, outdated and pseudo-medical procedures. Formerly known as electroshock therapy, this ...

The Showtime drama "Yellowjackets" has repeatedly received praise for its portrayal of trauma, but a recent episode in particular has people buzzing. In it, we see that Simone Kessell's Lottie was so ...

Dr. McDonald answers the question: 'Who Would Perform Shock Therapy On Me?' — -- Question: What does the procedure of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) involve and what kinds of doctors perform it?

Women are twice as likely as men to be given electroconvulsive therapy. Our international survey shows they are less likely ...

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) appears to be far more effective than algorithm-based drug therapy for treatment-resistant bipolar depression in what is believed to be the first randomized, controlled ...

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), formerly known as electroshock therapy, involves inducing a brief seizure in the brain using controlled doses of electricity. While ECT is highly effective for certain ...

The newly formed Stop ECT Coalition, representing hundreds of thousands of individuals, has launched a nationwide campaign ...

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A report published by the Mental Health Commission (MHC) also found that one in five of the services that administered ECT ...