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This document is a presentation on the topic of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) provided by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). It discusses various aspects of ECT, including its history, indications and efficacy, electrode placement, cognitive effects, and maintenance treatment. Overall, the presentation emphasizes that ECT can be a life-saving intervention for conditions such as psychotic depression and catatonia, and it is not associated with long-term cognitive impairment or other negative outcomes such as stroke or epilepsy. The presentation also highlights the importance of tailoring treatment to individual patients and considering maintenance treatment options after the acute course of ECT. It concludes by addressing common myths and misconceptions surrounding ECT and encouraging clinicians to stay informed and educated about this treatment modality.
Keywords
electroconvulsive therapy
ECT
American Psychiatric Association
APA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA
history of ECT
indications of ECT
cognitive effects of ECT
maintenance treatment for ECT
Funding for SMI Adviser was made possible by Grant No. SM080818 from SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, SAMHSA/HHS or the U.S. Government.
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