Posts by tag 'Electroconvulsive therapy'

Richard Braithwaite; S. P. Sashidharan; David Yeomans; Tania Gergel · Research

Is Electroconvulsive Therapy Effective and Safe for Treating Depression?

Examining the debate around the effectiveness and safety of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for depression treatment.

George Kirov; Sameer Jauhar; Pascal Sienaert; Charles H. Kellner; Declan M. McLoughlin · Research

How Effective and Safe is Electroconvulsive Therapy for Treating Depression?

An overview of the evidence on efficacy, safety, and optimal use of electroconvulsive therapy for severe depression

Olga Therese Ousdal; Giulio E. Brancati; Ute Kessler; Vera Erchinger; Anders M. Dale; Christopher Abbott; Leif Oltedal · Research

How Does Electroconvulsive Therapy Affect the Brain?

A review of brain imaging studies reveals how electroconvulsive therapy leads to structural and functional changes that may underlie its antidepressant effects.