Electroconvulsive therapy has been used successfully to treat _______________ that has not responded to other treatments,but the effects are short lived.

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Electroconvulsive therapy, also known as shock therapy, has been found to be effective in treating severely depressed patients who have not responded to other treatments such as medication or therapy. However, the effects are generally short-lived and the therapy may need to be repeated to maintain improvement. ECT is not typically used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Electroconvulsive Therapy Has Been Used Successfully to Treat _______________ That