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·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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·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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·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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·September 30, 2015·7 min read

Depressed People Who Respond to Placebos Get The Most Help From Real Medications

A new study reports how well people with depression respond to placebos may determine how well they will respond to antidepressant medications.

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·July 21, 2015·4 min read

Fewer Side Effects With New Treatment for Severe Depression

A new study reports ultra brief pulse stimulation is almost as effective as standard ECT, but with fewer side effects, for the treatment of severe depression.