There are benefits and risks to using shock therapy for depression. One risk of shock therapy is memory loss.
The risks of shock treatment for depression, also known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), can include temporary memory loss, confusion, and physical side effects like headaches and muscle aches. In rare cases, more serious risks such as cardiovascular complications or fractures may occur. However, ECT is generally considered safe and effective when administered by trained professionals.
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.
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.
Yes, in very extreme cases it is the only effective treatment for the disorder.
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.
Electroconvulsive therapy is a medical treatment for severe mental illness in which a small, carefully controlled amount of electricity is introduced into the brain
Many, many things are not part of the treatment for shock. The question needs rephrasing.
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.
Shock Treatment - Edgar Winter album - was created in 1974-05.
Yes, shock treatment (also known as electro-convulsive therapy) is legal and is still performed by psychiatrists.
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