Much Ado About Electro convulsive therapy Part 2

ECT is thought to reverse depression by enhancing the release of excitatory neurotransmitters. In individuals who have acute suicidal ideations or acute depression, ECT can belief saving and is often considered the primary therapy. Other individuals who may benefit from ECT are those who have failed drug therapy or those with acute psychotic episodes.

The controversy surrounding ECT stems from the fact that results about the procedure are often reported by non health care professionals. Like any other mental health treatment, ECT is also not 100% effective in all individuals. Granted in the old days the technique of administering the electric shock was crude and anesthesia was still in infancy. Things have changed a lot over the past 4 decades. ECT is a lot safer today and considerably safer than many of the drugs used to treat mental health disorder.

Whether to undergo ECT is a difficult choice for many consumers. The questions that are often asked is whether it will work, when it should be administered, does it have long lasting side effects or will the individual be normal are genuine concerns for all patients.

The only way to make a valid decision about this therapy is to be well informed.