ECT and the Chemical Imbalance Theory
The chemical imbalance has been finally debunked. What will this mean for ECT going forward?
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July 29, 2022
Electroconvulsive therapy reduces frontal cortical connectivity in severe depressive disorder
This study shows ECT can reduce connections to parts of the brain.
July 27, 2022
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) during pregnancy: quantifying and assessing the electric field strength inside the foetal brain
A study to understand foetal electrical fields in relation to electroconvulsive therapy. Imagery used tells us a lot about how electricity via ECT impacts the body.
July 25, 2022
Acute and long-term clinical, neuropsychological and return-to-work sequelae following electrical injury: a retrospective cohort study
Research exploring the broad immediate and long term consequences of electrical injury.
July 21, 2022
Electroconvulsive Therapy Side Effects
There many side effects to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). This page covers common and lesser know risks that accompany the procedure.
July 17, 2022
Can ECT erase bad memories? Electroconvulsive therapy and The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
I often get asked if electroconvulsive therapy can erase bad memories. I made this video to answer that question by sharing my experience with traumatic memories before and after shock therapy to show how it can impact people with this condition.
July 13, 2022