Travis suffers from acute major depressive episodes.He does not respond to therapeutic drugs and has been spotted pacing along the bridge near his home.Travis recently gave his therapist a favorite family heirloom.His psychiatrist is concerned about his suicidal ideation and is considering ______________ due to the ineffectiveness of the current treatment and the severity of Travis' symptoms.

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Electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with major depression who have not responded to traditional treatment methods such as medication and therapy. In severe cases, where the patient is at an increased risk of suicide, ECT may be the best option as it is shown to produce rapid improvement in depressive symptoms. Frontal lobotomy, insulin shock therapy, and hypnosis are no longer used as treatment options due to their potential risks and lack of evidence for effectiveness.

Travis Suffers from Acute Major Depressive Episodes