The shock of the new ECT

Article Abstract:

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) have greatly improved since its advent in the 1930's due to research. Recent ECT sessions caused fewer side effects and minor body discomforts. ECT is administered as an alternative treatment to severe depression when all medications have already been tried.

Author: Cancelliere, Celia M.

Publisher: Maclean Hunter Canadian Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Chatelaine
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0009-1995
Year: 1998

Care and treatment, Column, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Electroconvulsive therapy, Electroshock

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Your new health team

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Arlington, Massachussetts-based American WholeHealth is one of the practitioners of integrative medicine, offering additional services such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and biofeedback. However, the prices for these services may be high, which could amount up to $250.

Author: Grant, Priscilla

Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1998

Services, Health care industry, Alternative medicine, American WholeHealth

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Women's issues/gender studies

The shock of the new ECT

Your new health team