Sharon is seeing a new doctor after many different medications have failed to help with her condition.This doctor tells her that many well-designed studies suggest that electroconvulsive therapy is effective in the treatment of _____.

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment primarily used for severe depression that has not responded to other treatments. It involves applying electrical stimulation to the brain while a patient is under general anesthesia. While ECT can have significant side effects, it has been shown to be effective in treating severe depression in many cases.

Sharon Is Seeing a New Doctor After Many Different Medications