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When did electroshock therapy stop?
Electroshock therapy is still practiced today, and there has been a resurgence in the technique in the last few years.
Treatment used in the snake pit movie?
Electroshock therapy, administration of a "truth serum", and hydrotherapy.
What is it like to have electroshock therapy?
here is my musical description: http://www.last.fm/music/sentientsimian/_/electroshock+lobotomy?autostart
What are conventional ways to treat depression?
The most common way of treating depression is a combination of both medications and therapy. Severe depression can be treated with Electroshock Therapy but it's rarely used.
Is a neuropsychological evaluation like electroshock therapy in any way?
No, a neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of cognitive and emotional functioning using various tests and measures, while electroshock therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment that involves passing controlled electric currents through the brain to induce a seizure, typically used for severe psychiatric conditions like major depression or bipolar disorder. They serve different purposes and involve different procedures.
Therapys used in one flew over the cuckoos nest?
God its been ages since i watched it.... Group therapy (psychoanalysis), electroshock i think, frontal lobotomy certainly....
During what diagnostic tests is the anesthesiologist present?
during cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, radiological imaging, gastrointestinal endoscopies, in vitro fertilization , electroshock therapy, and respiratory therapy
How can you rid of major depression?
For extreme cases, electroshock therapy used to induce a grand mals seizure has been clinically show to reduce depression. On lesser cases, Select Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are used as anti-depressant medication.
What are some of the common treatments for bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is most commonly treated with medication and therapy. In difficult cases, psychiatric hositalization is sometimes necessary, and other treatments including electroshock therapy are also available.
Besides medication, what are some of the treatment options used in depression treatment centers?
In addition to medication, patients undergo individual and group therapy, and learn to channel their feelings into positive creative projects. In rare instances, electroshock therapy is still offered. Depression can be treated with herbs and exercise. Meditation also helps out a lot.
What is the name of the machine used to deliver electroshock to the heart when the heart has stopped beating?
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Will insurance cover for electroshock therapy?
Yes, I just read a British report on insurance and ECT. It said that Medicare pays for ECT as do many other US insurance companies.
