Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment that has been used in psychiatry since the 1930s. The procedure involves passing an electric current between two electrodes placed on the scalp of the patient to induce a generalised seizure. This article outlines the history, indications, procedure, and side effects of this therapy. History of Electroconvulsive Therapy Proposed