Electroconvulsive therapy (Convulsive Therapy, Electric; ECT (Psychotherapy); Electroshock Therapy; Shock Therapy, Electric)

Electrically induced CONVULSIONS primarily used in the treatment of severe AFFECTIVE DISORDERS and schizophrenia.


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