Electroconvulsive Therapy

Most commonly used in patients with severe major depression or bipolar disorder that have not responded to other treatments or medications, this new technology is now available in Prattville. ECT involves a brief electrical stimulation of the brain while the patient is under anesthesia. 

Extensive research and clinical evidence indicate that for individuals with uncomplicated, but severe major depression, ECT will produce substantial improvement in approximately 80 percent of patients. ECT’s effectiveness in treating severe mental illnesses is recognized by the American Psychiatric Association, the American Medical Association and the National Institute of Mental Health.

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