Efficacy and Controversies Surrounding Electroconvulsive Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Literature Review

• Main Authors: Karolina Czupryńska (Author), Karina Otręba (Author), Piotr Daniel (Author), Michał Leśkiewicz (Author), Justyna Składanek (Author), Joanna Cieszkowska (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Kazimierz Wielki University, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) remains a vital treatment option for individuals with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Despite its historical stigma, controversy, and limited accessibility, ECT has been demonstrated to be beneficial and effective in severe cases of depressive disorders, where m...