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Is electroconvulsant therapy (ECT) a viable treatment for bipolar depression?

April 26, 2017bipolar depression ECT therapy treatment viable

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Is electroconvulsant therapy (ECT) a viable treatment for bipolar depression?

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Guidelines from the American Psychiatric Association suggest that ECT is a reasonable alternative in those patients who may have suicidal ideation or psychosis. In addition, ECT may benefit women who are pregnant and suffer with severe bipolar depression.