TY  - BOOK
AU  - Salani, Deborah
AU  - Goldin, Deana
AU  - Valdes, Beatriz
AU  - DeSantis, Joseph
TI  - Electroconvulsive therapy for treatment-resistant depression: dispelling the stigma 
SN  - 0279-3695
PY  - 2023///
CY  - Thorofare, NJ
PB  - Slack Inc.
KW  - Electroconvulsive therapy
KW  - Suicidality
N1  - Abstract:

The current article is a comprehensive overview of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), especially with suicidality and psychosis. Common misconceptions and stigma associated with ECT are discussed. Major depressive disorder, one of the most prevalent lifetime mental disorders, is often associated with significant impairments that impacts one's ability to function. Antidepressants may be efficacious in treating depression; however, approximately one-third of individuals do not respond to psychotropic medications. Therefore, other  treatment options, such as ECT, must be considered for those who do not respond to medications, have psychosis, or are suicidal
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