Mr. Santiago, an 83-year old man, is admitted to a psychiatric hospital for severe depression and active suicidal ideation. His wife reports that he is mute and has remained in bed for the last four days. Which of the following treatments can potentially alter his mood the fastest?

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been shown to have a rapid onset of action in treating severe depression and suicidal ideation, often leading to improvement within a few days. SSRI, MAOI, and TCA medications typically require several weeks of treatment to show significant improvement, making ECT the best choice in this case.

Mr Santiago, an 83-Year Old Man, Is Admitted to a Psychiatric