ECT is almost exclusively used in the treatment of ______.

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ECT (Electroconvulsive therapy) is most commonly used in the treatment of major depression that has not responded to other forms of treatment. It may also be used in the treatment of other mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and some forms of schizophrenia in certain situations, but these are not as common as the use of ECT for major depression. ECT is not used in the treatment of epilepsy. It may be used for certain medical conditions such as catatonia and some forms of Parkinson's disease.

ECT Is Almost Exclusively Used in the Treatment of ______