answersLogoWhite

0

There are benefits and risks to using shock therapy for depression. One risk of shock therapy is memory loss.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What are the risks of shock treatment for depression?

For patients suffering from depression who undergo shock treatment there is the risk of memory loss. Another risk factor to consider is the possibility of death. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroconvulsive_therapy


How reduce insanity by shock treatment?

I have never heard of someone getting shock treatment to induce insanity but to reduce depression. one flew over the coco's nest with jack Nicholson & Louise fletcher was just a bit inaccurate in the things that shock treatment were done for.


Is shock therapy for depression still legal?

Yes, in very extreme cases it is the only effective treatment for the disorder.


What are the potential risks and benefits of using a shock collar to train a dog to stop excessive barking?

Using a shock collar to train a dog to stop excessive barking can have potential risks and benefits. Risks include causing fear or anxiety in the dog, leading to aggression or other behavioral issues. Benefits may include quick results in reducing barking, but there are more humane training methods available that should be considered first.


What are some common treatments for depression?

To treat depression, there are three essencials kinds of treatment. First of all, depression should be treated with adequated medication. With the medication, patients should also be counseled by psychotherapy. The last treatment is electric shock therapy with a very quick recovery time.


Do they still do shock treatment for depression?

Shock treatments are still done in cases of depression. However, they are implemented with much stricter guidelines than previously practiced. For a thorough review of the practice of shock treatment visit http://www.ect.org/news/sundtimes.html.


What are the potential risks and benefits of utilizing shock ventilation in emergency medical situations?

The potential risks of using shock ventilation in emergency medical situations include causing lung damage, increasing pressure in the chest, and reducing blood flow to vital organs. The benefits may include improving oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal in cases of severe respiratory distress.


What are the benefits of electroconvulsive therapy?

Electroconvulsive therapy is a medical treatment for severe mental illness in which a small, carefully controlled amount of electricity is introduced into the brain


Which is not a part of the treatment for shock?

Many, many things are not part of the treatment for shock. The question needs rephrasing.


What treatment helps aspergers?

There is no treatment for AS. However some people with AS also have ADHD, OCD, depression or anxiety and may benefit from medication. The use of therapies such as Speech is useful however some like shock therapy are not and may in fact worsen AS.


When was Shock Treatment - Edgar Winter album - created?

Shock Treatment - Edgar Winter album - was created in 1974-05.


Is shock treatment legal?

Yes, shock treatment (also known as electro-convulsive therapy) is legal and is still performed by psychiatrists.