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Mary (left) and Michelle (right) share their perspectives as a family member and a patient in our video about ECT.

Major depression and electro convulsive therapy (ECT)

Depression is persistent unhappiness with decreased energy, loss of appetite, changes in sleep patterns, withdrawal and suicidal thoughts. Major depression is when a person has five or more symptoms of depression for at least 2 weeks.

Depression can be treated in many ways. Most people benefit from medicine and counseling.

Electro convulsive therapy (ECT) may help people with major depression who don't respond to other treatments.

Camera indicates link to video In this video, Allina Mental Health experts explain ECT...

Forms of Depression

Adolescent depression

Bipolar disorder

Depression

Depression in the elderly

Dysthymia

The "holiday blues"

Major depression

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Postpartum depression

Postpartum depression: Rachel's story

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)


Mental and Emotional Conditions

Alzheimer's disease

Anxiety attacks

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Autism

Borderline personality disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

Mental or emotional illness: What is it?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Panic disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Schizophrenia

Stress

Suicide and suicidal behavior


Related Issues

Biofeedback

Family strength


  

Addiction and Substance Abuse

Addiction: What is it?

Alcoholism

At-risk alcohol use

Fetal alcohol syndrome

Drug abuse

Drug signs and teenagers

Barbiturate abuse

Benzodiazepine abuse

Cocaine abuse

Narcotic abuse


Abuse and Violence

Child abuse

Child neglect and psychological abuse

Coping with terror

Elder neglect

Physical abuse of the elderly

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Sexual assault


Eating Disorders

Anorexia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa

Binge eating disorder


Support Groups

Grief support groups and services

Mental health


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