Learn Psych Podcast Episode 17 - ECT with Dr. Dan Maixner

 

Topics covered:

• What is ECT?
• Electricity to the brain - where did this idea come from?
• Does ECT work?
• What conditions can ECT treat?
• What workup do you need to do prior to ECT?
• What are ECT side effects?
• How does informed consent work for ECT?

 

Other link of interest: TED talk on ECT

 

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