Electroconvulsive therapy for adolescents with severe depressive episode and suicidality: retrospective comparison between responders and non-responders

• Main Authors: Hao Ren (Author), Xinglian Wang (Author), Zheng Zhang (Author), Xiufen Zhong (Author), Qinghua Luo (Author), Haitang Qiu (Author), Yan Huang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background For adolescents with major depression who exhibit suicidal tendencies, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is increasingly adopted in clinical practice. Yet, the precise mechanisms behind its effectiveness remain elusive, and studies on factors that influence treatment outcomes are s...