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Is electroconvulsive shock therapy still used to treat severe depression?
yes it is.
Is shock treatment legal?
Yes, shock treatment (also known as electro-convulsive therapy) is legal and is still performed by psychiatrists.
Is electro shock therapy still used today?
Yes. The chief indication is severe depression.
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 is electroshock therapy used for?
Electroshock therapy is used to treat severe depression that hasn't responded to medication or therapy. It works by causing the person to have a small seizure by an electric current transmitted to the brain.
Is shock treatment still performed in psychiatric treatments?
Shock treatment or Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is stilled used as a treatment for Bipolar disorder and other psychiatric conditions. It is not as widely used as it was in the past and it often used after other more traditional methods of therapy and medication are not successful.
Besides medication, what are some of the treatment options used in depression treatment centers?
In addition to medication, patients undergo individual and group therapy, and learn to channel their feelings into positive creative projects. In rare instances, electroshock therapy is still offered. Depression can be treated with herbs and exercise. Meditation also helps out a lot.
Can sex be a therapy for depression?
To some people, sex could be considered a way to cope with their depression. People with depression and bipolar disorder have a high sex drive, and also the attention from another partner could also be a reason why it could be considered a therapy. If you are having serious depression, you need to talk to your doctor about it though. If sex is the only thing keeping a person going, what happens when you can't have sex? There goes your therapy. You need a back up plan or something to fall back on if for some reason the sex therapy for you doesn't work. I still would recommend that you talk to your doctor though, because they know what's right for you and your body.
Is stem cell therapy legal?
Right now, they are still in the development stages. It has not been completely proven that it will work and has not been approved.
How do you defeat depression?
The best treatment for depression is medication plus therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one method that teaches you how to retrain your thinking habits. You unlearn old coping skills and learn new, healthier skills instead. Many people find that with medicine plus therapy, their depression is totally under control.
Why won't CPR restart the heart?
In order to restart the heart, from asystole, drug therapy is usually required; such as epinephrine, vasopressin, or atropine. A shock may still be applied. If the heart is in arrhythmia, it will require a shock to reset the heart. CPR will not bring the heart back to a normal rhythm, or restart the heart. CPR will circulate oxygenated blood until help arrives to administer shocks or drug therapy.
Can you go to outpatient therapy when it pertains to stress anger management depression etc?
Yes, outpatient therapy is a common option for addressing issues like stress, anger management, and depression. During outpatient therapy, you can work with a therapist to develop coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and address underlying issues contributing to your symptoms. It offers flexibility in scheduling sessions around your daily life while still receiving professional support.
