Phoua has been severely depressed for the last year and has been hospitalized for the past 3 months because she is suicidal and a danger to herself. Many of the "first line" or typical treatments for depression have not been effective for Phoua, including cognitive therapy and drug therapy. Phoua will most likely:

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is often used as a treatment for severe depression when other treatments, such as medication and therapy, have not been effective.

Phoua Has Been Severely Depressed for the Last Year and Has