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Brainwaves of Hope: The Science, History, and Future of Electroconvulsive Therapy (8min Read)

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Cody Isabel | Neuroscience
May 04, 2023
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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…

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