A psychiatrist is seeing a person who is seriously depressed and has attempted suicide.The person was taking antidepressant medication for months with no relief of the symptoms.It is possible that the psychiatrist will consider which of the following as the next treatment?

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be considered as the next treatment option for a severely depressed patient who has not responded to antidepressant medication. While cognitive-behavior therapy (A), interpersonal therapy (D), and other pharmacological options (C) may also be considered, ECT has been found to be particularly effective in cases of severe depression and suicidal thoughts.

A Psychiatrist Is Seeing a Person Who Is Seriously Depressed