Ep 220 Electroconvulsive Therapy Part 1: A charged history
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Ep 220 Electroconvulsive Therapy Part 1: A charged history

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 1, 202650 min

For many, a mention of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) conjures images of torture or mind control from popular media like One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest or Requiem for a Dream. Comparatively few know that ECT is not only still used today but is an incredibly safe and effective treatment for an array of psychiatric conditions. In this and next week’s episode, we explore this stigmatized and misunderstood therapy from its questionable origins to its current uses. We start by diving into the history of ECT and placing its discovery in the broader context of psychiatric medicine and lead...

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