Balthazar's depression is being treated through a procedure in which electrodes are placed on both sides of his head and a brief current is turned on. The current triggers a seizure that lasts about a minute, causing his body to convulse. His treatment involves ________.

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The procedure described in the scenario is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). PET, SSRI, and MAO are all different forms of treatment for depression, but they do not involve the use of electrodes to induce seizures.

Balthazar's Depression Is Being Treated Through a Procedure in Which