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 is known as _______.

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The given procedure is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), which involves the use of electrical current to produce a controlled seizure. TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) involves the implantation of electrodes in specific parts of the brain to regulate the activity of abnormal brain circuits. PET (Positron Emission Tomography) is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses radioactive tracers to visualize metabolic activity in the brain.

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