What is ECT? Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a relatively safe and effective treatment for some severe mental health conditions that are considered life threatening. ECT
Overview What is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical procedure that involves passing a mild electric current through your brain, causing a
ECT, or electroconvulsive therapy is a specialized treatment for certain types of severe mood and psychotic disorders. ECT uses an electrical shock to cause a
Overview Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure, done under general anesthesia, in which small electric currents are passed through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief
What problems can ECT treat? The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends that ECT is only used in certain situations. These guidelines
ADVERTISEMENTS Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure in which electric currents are passed through the brain, deliberately triggering a brief seizure. Electroconvulsive therapy seems to
Overview Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure, done under general anesthesia, in which small electric currents are passed through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief
Overview Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure, done under general anesthesia, in which small electric currents are passed through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief