The Neuroscience of "Electroshock" Therapy (ECT) ðŸ§
Brainwaves of Hope: The Science, History, and Future of Electroconvulsive Therapy (8min Read)
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TL;DR Summary:
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was first administered in 1938 and was misused and abused during its early years.
However, it has since evolved into a safe and effective treatment for various psychiatric conditions.
ECT works by resetting the HPA axis, modulating brain regions, stimulating neurotransmitters, altering the immune system, up…