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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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·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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·May 8, 2018·4 min read

“Treatments” As Torture: Gay Conversion Therapy’s Deep Roots in Australia

Despite the legalization of same sex marriage in Australia, some people are calling for returning to the debate about "gay conversion therapy". A new paper looks at the history of 'treatments' aimed at 'curing' people of their sexual orientation.

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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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·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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·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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·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.

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·March 30, 2015·4 min read

Changes to Brain Areas Associated with Emotion and Memory Induced by ECT

According to a new study, electroconvulsive therapy causes changes to areas of the brain responsible for memory and emotion.

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·February 7, 2013·4 min read

Researchers Uncover Key to Antidepressant Response

Researchers identify a protein that appears to be the target of both antidepressant drugs and electroconvulsive therapy. The experimental results explain how these therapies likely work to relieve depression by stimulating stem cells in the brain to grow and mature.