Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) remains a vital treatment option for certain psychiatric conditions. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry provides in-depth insights into ECT, exploring its mechanisms, efficacy, and safety profile. Curated by our expert editors, the content emphasizes the clinical scenarios where ECT can be most beneficial, ensuring psychiatrists have a nuanced understanding of this powerful therapeutic modality.
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Recently published articles about Electroconvulsive Therapy
Case Report
ECT for Catatonia With NPSLE, Epilepsy, and Cerebral Palsy
July 25, 2024
An 18-year-old patient with neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy who developed benzodiazepine-refractory catatonia and immunosuppression experienced complete resolution of symptoms after 20 ECT treatments.
Review Article
Cognitive Effects of ECT in Schizophrenia: A Review
June 5, 2024
ECT was not associated with any significant cognitive deficits in people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia across global cognition, attention, language, visuospatial function, and executive function domains. The majority of studies...
