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  1. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) uses an electric current to treat depression and some other mental illnesses. ... During ECT, the electric current triggers a seizure in the brain. Doctors believe that the seizure activity may help ...
  2. Brain Stimulation Therapies From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)  
    Psychotic Disorders/Treatments and Therapies ... Psychotic Disorders ... Depression/Treatments and Therapies ... Depression ... Mental Disorders/Treatments and Therapies ... Mental ...
  3. ... a therapist who specializes in CBT. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is painful and risky. The correct answer is false. ECT is a safe and effective treatment for severe ...
  4. Bipolar Disorder (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... bipolar disorder. Other treatment options include: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a brain stimulation procedure that can help relieve ... is done while you are under general anesthesia. ECT is most often used for severe bipolar disorder ...
  5. Treatment-Resistant Depression (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Depression/Specifics ... Depression ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  6. What to Expect After Heart Surgery (Society of Thoracic Surgeons) - PDF  
    Heart Valve Diseases/Living With ... Heart Valve Diseases ... Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery/Living With ... Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery ... Heart Surgery/Living With ... Heart ...
  7. ... may also use the following treatments: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may improve mood in people with severe depression ... who do not get better with other treatments. ECT is generally safe. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can ...
  8. Bipolar Disorder From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)  
    Bipolar Disorder/Start Here ... Bipolar Disorder ... National Institute of Mental Health ... This brochure presents information on bipolar disorder including symptoms, ...
  9. Types of Bipolar Disorder From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)  
    Learn about bipolar disorder, including signs and symptoms, types, risk factors, how it is diagnosed, and potential treatments and therapies. ... Bipolar Disorder/ ...
  10. Depression and Older Adults From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute on Aging)  
    Depression/Older Adults ... Depression ... Depression, a common mood disorder, is not a normal part of aging. Learn more about symptoms, causes, and treatment of ...
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