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The Skeptics Guide #961 - Dec 9 2023

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Exploring the Effectiveness and Mechanism of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

This chapter discusses electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and its effectiveness in treating depression. It emphasizes the underutilization of ECT despite its proven effectiveness and addresses the stigma associated with it. The chapter also explores the mechanism of how ECT works and discusses a study that challenges the traditional understanding of brain activity during depression.

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