Although electroconvulsive therapy has been a controversial issue for decades, it is an effective treatment for depression.In which of the following cases is it especially effective?

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Electroconvulsive therapy has been found to be especially effective in cases where patients have not responded well to antidepressant medication. This may include patients with treatment-resistant depression or those who have experienced severe side effects from the medication. In cases where patients are noncompliant in taking their medication, other treatment options may be explored before considering electroconvulsive therapy. It is not typically used for mild cases of depression or during manic episodes in bipolar patients.

Although Electroconvulsive Therapy Has Been a Controversial Issue for Decades