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"Shock: The Healing Power of Electroconvulsive Therapy"; By Kitty Dukakis and Larry Type: A ReviewKitty Dukakis, wife of the three-term governor of Massachusetts Michael Dukakis and ECT patient, teams up with journalist Larry Tye to look at allaspects of shock therapy.- Electroconvulsive TherapyWhat is electroconvulsive therapy and why is it used?
- Living with DepressionThis article discusses the realities of living with clinical depression, examines its causes, and looks at treatments.
- The History of Electroconvulsive TherapyElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been hyped to be a terrible treatment and surrounded by far fetching myths- most of which have arisen simply due to ignorance about the procedure.
- Electroconvulsive Therapy or ECT: an Important Form of Treatment for Severe DepressionIf antidepressant medications and psychotherapy do not seem to have any favorable effect on severe depression, another important form of treatment may be recommended.
- Electroconvulsive TherapyA overview of electroconvusive therapy and how it is used today in the treatment of depression.
How Electroconvulsive Therapy WorksEver wonder why people receive this special shock treatment? It's not as scary as you might think.- Ethical Concerns of Electroconvulsive TherapyDiscusses and introduces some of the ethical concerns of electroconvulsive therapy, also known as electro-shock therapy or ECT.
The Treatment of Depression: Electroconvulsive Therapy with an Emphasis on WomenECT is the most controversial depression treatments available. Find out what the experts are saying about it.
Understanding DepressionMillions of people are affected by depression each year. Understanding the symptoms of depression is one key to feeling better. There are many types of treatment available to lessen the impact of depression on one's life.- Recurrent Depression? Help Those "Blues" Go and Stay AwayCauses, symptoms, and treatment options for depression. Tips to ward off those depressive episodes.
- Are You Depressed?Are you feeling anxious, hopeless, and a loss of interest in daily activities? Could you be depressed?
- Walking Corpse Syndrome: a Disorder Where People Think They Are DeadThere are many rare mental disorders in the world. Cotard's Syndrome or Walking Corpse syndrome is one of them. Cotord's Syndrome is when a person thinks that they have died, lost their soul, or lost a vital organ, when in fact they have lost nothing.
- Are You or Someone You Know Depressed?Depression is a mental illness that effects approximately 1 in every 18 individuals or about 14.4 million people in the United States.
- Electroconvulsive Therapy May Help Patients Who Don't Respond to MedicationsJack Nicholson is subjected to unwanted and unneeded electroshock therapy in the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. That image is a thing of the past and although more rarely given, the treatments are more kinder and controlled today.
- The 5 Best Books for Understanding DepressionIf you or a loved one is suffering from depression, these books will help to shed some light on this common - and commonly misunderstood - condition. These aren't "advice" books: all 5 authors have personally experienced depression.
