Phoua has been severely depressed for the last year and has been hospitalized for the past three months because she is suicidal.Many of the "first-line" or typical treatments for depression have not been effective for Phoua,including cognitive therapy and drug therapy.The treatment most likely to be recommended in this case is:

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is often used as a last resort for severe cases of depression that have not responded to other treatments. It involves passing an electric current through the brain to induce a seizure, and has been shown to be effective in improving mood in some patients. While it may have side effects, such as memory loss, it is generally considered safe and effective for patients who are not responding to other treatments.

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