E246 - ECT Unveiled: Modern Perspectives in Psychiatric Treatment with Dr. Descartes Li

Join Dr. Andy Cutler as he talks with Dr. Descartes Li about the facts and fiction of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). They discuss the efficacy and potential side effects of ECT, as well as the importance of educating patients and clinicians on ECT in order to overcome stigma associated with this life-saving treatment.  

Descartes Li, MD is a psychiatrist who specializes in caring for patients with bipolar disorder and patients receiving electroconvulsive therapy. He directs the UCSF Bipolar Disorders Program and the UCSF Electroconvulsive Therapy Program. Dr. Li's research interests include bipolar disorder, electroconvulsive therapy and medical education. 

Resources 

University of California, San Francisco ECT FAQ 

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