Severely depressed people who have failed to respond to other treatments may be helped dramatically by treatments in which they have jolts of electricity passed through their heads.

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a well-established treatment for severe depression that does not respond to other treatments. It involves passing small electric currents through the brain to produce a controlled seizure. While the treatment has some risks and side effects, it can be highly effective for certain individuals.

Severely Depressed People Who Have Failed to Respond to Other