Open Questions About Electroconvulsive Therapy Reveal Fuller Picture

Open Questions About Electroconvulsive Therapy Reveal Fuller Picture

When asked open questions about the effects of electroconvulsive therapy, 51% reported negative effects only, 3% reported positive outcomes only, and 46% reported a mixture.

How open questions reveal the full extent of damage done by electroconvulsive therapy

An international study, the first of its kind to use an online survey to capture the long-term effects of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) on patients, has revealed that while some patients experience improved mood, an overwhelming majority reported significant and often permanent cognitive damage, including memory loss (82%).