Tara has been suffering from severe depression for several years. She has not responded to any therapy. Her therapist recommends a treatment as a last resort to help Tara. However, he warns her family that Tara will experience relief only as long as the treatments are maintained. He also asks her family to be prepared for the side effects of the treatment, which include memory loss and confusion. Which of the following does the therapist recommend?

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is known for providing rapid relief from severe depression, especially when other treatments have failed. However, it requires ongoing treatments to maintain its effects and can have side effects such as memory loss and confusion.

Tara Has Been Suffering from Severe Depression for Several Years