Introduction to ECT

What is ECT?

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical procedure used to treat severe, treatment-resistant mental health conditions, such as major depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

It involves passing small electric currents through the brain to induce a brief, controlled seizure while the patient is under general anesthesia.

The ECT Machine: A specialized medical device used to administer a brief, controlled electrical current to the brain.