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about Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was first used more
than 60 years ago and many people are surprised
to learn that it is still one of the safest and
most useful treatments for depression. It is mostly
used for people who are seriously ill, such as those
who are at high risk of suicide or have depression
which prevents them from eating or drinking. In
these situations it is often a life-saving treatment.
However, ECT is not used only for desperate situations.
It can also be very helpful for less severe types
of depression when other treatments such as medication
have failed.
