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Treatment Dilemmas: ECT for Depressed Teens

Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates

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Exploring ECT for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Adolescents

This chapter explores the efficacy of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating severe depression and suicidal thoughts in adolescents, focusing on a case study of a 16-year-old patient. It discusses the promising outcomes of ECT while also emphasizing the necessity for further research to validate its clinical application for young patients.

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