Margaret has suffered from severe depression for many years. Which of the following procedures might she be considering?

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment option for severe depression, in which an electrical current is passed through the brain to produce a controlled seizure. It can be effective for individuals who have not responded to other treatments, or who cannot tolerate medication side effects. Neurosurgery and lobotomy are more invasive procedures that are rarely used for treatment of depression, and trephining is an outdated and potentially dangerous practice in which a hole is drilled into the skull to release evil spirits or demons.

Margaret Has Suffered from Severe Depression for Many Years