Wei-Yi Song

In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Wei-Yi Song, a leading psychiatrist and ECT services director, demystifies electroconvulsive therapy. He shares the history of ECT, debunks widespread myths, and explores its efficacy for severe mental illnesses like depression and bipolar disorder. Dr. Song also dives into the neurobiological mechanisms at play and the safety of the procedure. With a focus on personalized patient management, he emphasizes the importance of education to reshape perceptions of this misunderstood treatment.