Home > Medical > Depression > Electroconvulsive therapy Electroconvulsive therapy All sections in Depression » About Depression » Antidepressants » Anxiety Disorders » Care » Depression in... » ECT » FAQs » Health Tips » Living with Depression » Medico-legal Aspects » Depression News » Post-natal Depression » Psychotherapy » Real-life Story » Suicide » Support Groups What is electroconvulsive therapy? If you have tried a number of treatments for depression without getting the results you need, your doctor may suggest electroconvulsive therapy. But how does it work? Electroconvulsive therapy effective? A large-scale review of previous studies suggests electroconvulsive therapy is an effective short-term treatment for depression. Talk Man Talk forum » Quiz Could you be bipolar? » Ask CyberShrink » Quiz Are you depressed? » Climate change hit list 10 salty food culprits load more articles advertisement From our sponsors Hill's Science Plan Canine Mini range What is Diabetic Neuropathy? There are more than 200 different viruses which can cause a cold A clinically proven skin care range is now available
What is electroconvulsive therapy? If you have tried a number of treatments for depression without getting the results you need, your doctor may suggest electroconvulsive therapy. But how does it work?
Electroconvulsive therapy effective? A large-scale review of previous studies suggests electroconvulsive therapy is an effective short-term treatment for depression.