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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·October 18, 2022·3 min read

          Structure of Adult Brain, Previously Thought to Be Fixed, Is Altered by Depression Treatment

          Treatments for depression including ECT and antidepressants increase brain connectivity in those with clinical depression.
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          ·October 5, 2019·5 min read

          Long-term study data shows DBS is effective treatment for most severe form of depression

          Long term outcome data of patients with treatment-resistant depression found subcallosal cingulate deep brain stimulation (SCC DBS) was both effective at relieving symptoms and safe.
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          ·June 3, 2019·6 min read

          Lower-amp ECT appears effective against suicidal thoughts

          Low amplitude electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) lowers suicidal ideation in patients with major depressive disorder and bipolar depression, a new small randomized pilot study reveals. Within just three sessions, patients reported relief from suicidal thoughts.
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          ·November 9, 2018·6 min read

          Stimulating the Brain to Treat Chronic Pain

          A new study reports transcranial alternating current stimulation could help treat chronic back pain. Researchers report tACs enhances alpha oscillations in the somatosensory cortex, reducing pain significantly.
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          FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·June 28, 2018·3 min read

          People Undergoing Voluntary and Involuntary ECT Treatment Have Similar Outcomes

          Researchers report both those who received voluntary and involuntary electroconvulsive therapy reported their symptoms were much improved following treatment.
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          ·May 9, 2018·7 min read

          Surprising Finding About ‘Shock Therapy’ for Depression Suggests More Patients Should Try It Sooner

          For those with treatment resistant depression, a new study reports ECT may not only be the most effective treatment, but also the most cost effective.
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          ·December 18, 2017·6 min read

          How ECT Relieves Depression: Mouse Study

          John Hopkins researchers have uncovered new details that may explain, on a molecular level, how ECT relieves severe depression in mammals.
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          FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology
          ·June 5, 2017·2 min read

          Addressing Misconceptions About Electroconvulsive Therapy

          Summary: Despite popular belief, many patients who receive ECT view the therapy in a positive light, researchers report. Source: Wiley....
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·May 2, 2017·6 min read

          ECT is Safe and Nothing to Fear

          Researchers say fear of electroconvulsive therapy is unfounded, as the treatment is safe and effective. However, the entertainment industry play on people's fears of ECT and continue to show the treatment in a negative light.
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          FeaturedPsychology
          ·March 6, 2017·3 min read

          Ketamine No “Wonder Drug” For Depression

          Researchers report there is no added benefit in using ketamine over standard anesthetic when it comes to administering ECT to people with depression.
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          Image shows an electroconvulsive therapy machine on display at Glenside Museum.
          FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology
          ·January 13, 2017·7 min read

          Electroconvulsive Therapy: A History Of Controversy, But Also Of Help

          A new paper looks at the controversial use of electroconvulsive therapy over the years to treat depression.
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          ·April 13, 2016·4 min read

          Ride the Tiger Delivers the Emotion and Science of Bipolar Disorder

          Ride the Tiger, a PBS documentary about bipolar depression by Detroit Public Television will air tonight.
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