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.

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 electrical stimulus to …

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 …

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 …

Oct 23, 2024 · A Yale psychiatrist answers questions about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a psychiatric treatment that involves sending electrical currents through the brain.

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

ECT remains one of the most effective treatment modalities for patients with treatment resistant depression and other treatment resistant mental health disorders. Studies support the efficacy and …

Nov 28, 2025 · Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) applies brief electric currents to your brain to help treat severe depression. Learn about its uses, benefits, and safety.

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.