Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment where small electric currents are passed through the brain, deliberately triggering a brief seizure. This procedure is conducted under general anaesthesia to ensure the patient is asleep and doesn't feel any discomfort. ECT is typically used for severe mental health conditions like severe depression and bipolar disorder, especially when other treatments haven't worked. While the exact reasons why ECT works aren't fully known, it's believed to change brain chemistry, leading to improvements in symptoms.
