40 - Electroconvulsive Therapy
Oct 20, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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Episode description
What is happening in the brain when someone is depressed? How can an electric shock to the brain treat depression? Why is ECT still used in medicine, when movies such as One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest show how horrible it is?
Today we talk about a controversial medical treatment with a rather terrible public image. We'll discuss how it works, how effective and safe it is, and try debunk some widespread myths about ECT!
Watch this video for a visual example of what ECT looks like nowadays!
The ECT Journey - Gold Coast Health
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