Treatment Dilemmas: ECT for Depressed Teens

David Rosenberg, a leading expert in child and adolescent psychiatry, sheds light on the controversial use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for treating severe depression in teens. He discusses a significant study revealing that ECT can achieve over 70% success rates, highlighting its potential as a last resort for treatment-resistant cases. Rosenberg emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment and the impact of factors like age and co-existing disorders on ECT outcomes. It's a thought-provoking conversation on navigating critical mental health dilemmas.