Electroconvulsive Therapy Cuts Suicide Risk By 34% In Severe Depression 

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) reduces suicide risk by 34% among individuals with severe depression, according to a recent study. Additionally, individuals treated with ECT showed a moderate reduction in suicidal thoughts. The researchers concluded that consistent observational data supports the protective effects of ECT against suicide.;

ECT is used to treat people with depression who have not responded to other therapies. During an ECT procedure, a small electrical current applied to the scalp;passes through to the brain, inducing controlled seizures. This process helps regulate the levels of neurotransmitters such as GABA, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine. To ensure consumer . . .