ECT headband
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), introduced in the 1930s, revolutionised the treatment of severe depression. Using controlled electrical currents to induce brief seizures, ECT was found to significantly alleviate symptoms in patients unresponsive to other treatments. Despite its controversial reputation and historical misuse, modern ECT is a refined, safe procedure performed under anaesthesia. It remains a critical option for treatment-resistant depression, highlighting the evolution and impact of medical technology on mental health care.
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