May 30, 2024 · Although ECT still may cause some side effects, it now uses electric currents given in a controlled setting to get the most benefit with the fewest possible risks.

ECT can differ in its application in three ways: electrode placement, treatment frequency, and the electrical waveform of the stimulus. Differences in these parameters affect symptom remission and …

May 26, 2025 · Electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT, is a medical treatment for certain mental health conditions that don’t respond well to medications or other treatments. It involves applying a small …

ECT is a medical procedure in which an electrical current is used to trigger a controlled seizure. The procedure is used to treat severe depression and other mental health conditions including bipolar …

Jun 25, 2024 · Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is effective treatment for managing depression symptoms. Learn about its procedure, risk and side effects.

Jan 17, 2025 · Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for certain psychiatric disorders. ECT is most commonly used to treat severe depression (major depression).

Dec 13, 2024 · Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment that involves inducing seizures while a patient is under anesthesia. Learn how ECT is used and what conditions it can treat.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment most commonly used in patients with severe major depression or bipolar disorder that has not responded to other treatments. ECT involves a brief …

ECT is a treatment for severe depression and other mood disorders. During the procedure, a mild electrical current is passed through a person’s brain to trigger a seizure. This action seems to …

Sep 21, 2025 · Today, ECT is used effectively to treat various psychiatric disorders, including severe mood disorders (i.e. - severe depression with melancholic features, psychotic depression, and …