Modern Day Application of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
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English - June 01, 2022 05:00 - 28.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsHealth & Fitness wellness waves bergen new bridge medical center paramus jersey health Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Modern Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is very safe and effective. It is a viable treatment option for patients whose medication or other treatments have failed to ease symptoms associated with some mental health issues. Today's ECT has evolved into a valuable treatment tool recognized by the National Institute of Mental Health, American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association, and the U.S. Surgeon General. This episode will review the modern day application of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and address the benefits of the clinical intervention for Treatment Resistant Depression. Why would someone consider ECT?
