Electroconvulsive therapy for depression: 80 years of progress

George Kirov; Sameer Jauhar; Pascal Sienaert; Charles H. Kellner; Declan M. McLoughlin

doi:10.1192/bjp.2021.37

Electroconvulsive therapy for depression: 80 years of progress

George Kirov, Sameer Jauhar, Pascal Sienaert, Charles H. Kellner, Declan M. McLoughlin

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Abstract

Electroconvulsive therapy is the most effective treatment for severe, psychotic or treatment-resistant depression. However, its effectiveness continues to be questioned, both in mainstream media and narratives within the scientific literature. In this analysis, we use an evidence-based approach to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of modern electroconvulsive therapy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	594-597
Number of pages	4
Journal	British Journal of Psychiatry
Volume	219
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2021.37
State	Published - 14 Nov 2021
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

depression
electroconvulsive therapy
evidence-based medicine
meta-analysis
treatment resistance

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