Electric Shock Therapy Treatment
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Psychotherapy
Among the various psychotherapeutic "talk therapies," cognitive-behavioral therapy appears to be the most effective approach. If psychotherapy is used alone without medications, benefits should be evident within 8 weeks and symptoms should be fully resolved by 12 weeks. If these conditions are not met, then the patient should strongly consider antidepressant drugs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
For many patients, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works as well as antidepressants in...
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Doctor "Shock" Talks about Electroconvulsive Therapy
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Electroconvulsive therapy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Electroconvulsive therapy is a treatment for depression that uses electricity to trigger a seizure. Alternative Names Shock treatment;... Read more »
Shock therapy may treat ED
Shockwaves directed at the penis may be a long-term treatment for erectile dysfunction caused by low blood flow, Israeli researchers say. The... Read more »
Cardiogenic shock
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Shock - cardiogenic Treatment Cardiogenic shock is a medical emergency. Treatment requires hospitalization, usually in the Intensive... Read more »
Other Treatments for Bipolar Disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bipolar disorder is a recurrent disease that can be unpredictable. It is treatable, however, and many patients go to have healthy and productive... Read more »
Shocking Away Shoulder Pain
CINCINNATI (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Tom Hensley loves being outdoors with his wife. But a stroke four years ago paralyzed his left arm. And... Read more »
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