Decline in availability and use of electroconvulsive therapy for depression

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is considered the most effective treatment option for patients with severe depression who cannot find symptom relief through antidepressant medications or psychotherapy. In a new study, researchers found a sharp decline in the availability and use of ECT in general hospitals across the US.

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