Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), often called shock treatment, has received bad press since it was introduced in the 1940s. However, refined techniques have revived its use, particularly for those with severe depression. Imaging studies have not found that current ECT techniques cause any damage to the brain's structure, and some doctors feel it is safer than drug therapy. A 2005 review of many clinical trials indicated that ECT combined with antipsychotic medication can provide ...
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