Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) remains the most effective treatment for severe depression. Methods are improving to reduce side effects like memory loss while enhancing brain plasticity.
In cases of psychotic depression, patients can feel overwhelmingly responsible for perceived evil, leading to extreme self-harm ideation. Urgent intervention is crucial for their safety.
Dorothy exhibited severe agitation and confusion connected to her psychotic depression, making engagement difficult. Immediate measures like ECT were necessary to ensure her well-being.
We obtained an emergency court order for ECT treatment, highlighting the legal and medical challenges faced in providing timely care for severe mental health crises.
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