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Electroconvulsive therapy for treatment-resistant depression: dispelling the stigma / Deborah Salani, Deana Goldin, Beatriz Valdes, and Jsoeph DeSantis

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Thorofare, NJ Slack Inc. 2023Description: vol.61(6): pages 11-17ISSN:
  • 0279-3695
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  • Journal of Psychological Nursing and mental health services / June 2023
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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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