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[!summary]Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is effective for treating depression, despite its negative public image. Studies show that ECT can improve symptoms in a higher percentage of patients compared to medications. Recent research suggests that ECT alters the brain’s electrical activity, increasing unstructured background noise which may help restore the brain’s balance and have an antidepressant effect. Understanding this mechanism could help reduce the stigma around ECT and improve patient outcomes.
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Studies have found that some 50% to 70% of patients with major depressive disorder see their symptoms improve after a course of ECT. In comparison, medications aimed at altering brain chemistry help only 10% to 40% of depression patients