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Is "shock treatment" still done today on people with mental disorders?

A. Yes. It is called "electroconvulsive therapy" (ECT) and involves sending electric currents into the brain to induce a brief seizure.
B. Yes. It is the first line of defense and most common treatment for depression.
C. No. It was deemed too dangerous and halted in the early 2000s.



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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a highly effective treatment involving electric currents passed through the brain to induce seizures, often used for severe depression.


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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), formerly known as 'electroshock therapy', is a treatment for severe depression where electric currents are passed through the brain to induce seizures. It is often used when other treatments have not been effective. ECT is considered highly effective in alleviating symptoms of severe depression, with about 85% of individuals showing improvement.


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