This Journal feature begins with a case vignette that includes a therapeutic recommendation. A discussion of the clinical problem and the mechanism of benefit of this form of therapy follows. Major ...

Relatives and friends across 22 countries describe memory loss, cognitive decline, disability and death following electroshock “treatment,” with many saying their loved ones’ lives were permanently ...

Electroshock therapy, also known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), is a treatment for severe major depression, bipolar depression, and other mental health conditions. Psychiatrists may recommend ECT ...