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Depression
Frequently Asked Questions
16. Can a brain stimulation therapy such as
electroconvulsive therapy help with depression?
For cases in which medication and/or psychotherapy does not help
relieve treatment-resistant depression, electroconvulsive therapy
(ECT) may be useful. ECT, formerly known as "shock therapy," once
had a bad reputation. But in recent years, it has greatly improved
and can provide relief for people with severe depression who have
not been able to feel better with other treatments. (Answer
continues on next page.)
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