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Shock therapy, also called electroconvulsive therapy or ECT, is a treatment approach for mental health conditions.
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Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 11 July 2024
News then came out that Eagleton had been treated for depression and had electroconvulsive therapy.
—Philip Klinkner, The Conversation, 9 July 2024
Research has shown that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is also somewhat effective.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 2 June 2024
In 2019, Rachel started struggling with suicidal thoughts after a different romantic relationship ended on bad terms, though electroconvulsive therapy (formerly called electroshock) brought those under control, Skanron said.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
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Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 11 July 2024
News then came out that Eagleton had been treated for depression and had electroconvulsive therapy.
—Philip Klinkner, The Conversation, 9 July 2024
Research has shown that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is also somewhat effective.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 2 June 2024
In 2019, Rachel started struggling with suicidal thoughts after a different romantic relationship ended on bad terms, though electroconvulsive therapy (formerly called electroshock) brought those under control, Skanron said.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Electroconvulsive therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electroconvulsive%20therapy. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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