Three individuals share their personal experiences with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), with one person expressing regrets, another expressing regret due to memory loss, and the third having no regrets. The chapter concludes with information on where to find more resources on ECT and announces the end of the podcast.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) has a chequered history, but its modern iteration is nothing like the scenes depicted in films like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Used to treat severe depression and psychosis, ECT's side effects include some degree of memory loss. We delve into the discussion around benefits vs side effects, and speak to three patients about their varying degrees of success with the treatment.