My child / adolescent suffers from a specific mental disorder, is it a safe procedure to use to improve the condition ?
Certainly, pending on the specific disorder.However, the attitude of layman shaped by un-informed and inexperienced mental health workers has led to disfavouring the use of ECT in these age groups and therefore the treatment method is totally under-utilized. It is a safe and effective treatment in children and adolescents with intract-able mental disorder, in particular those with severe mood disorders, and leads to complete recovery and good social integration in most instances( Baker, 1995; Bertalogni & co-workers, 1990; Mansheim, 1983; Ghaziuddin & co-workers,1995; Moise & Petrides, 1996; Fink, 1995; Paillere-Martinot & co-workers, 1990; Sac-keim & co-wor-kers, 1987; Schneekloth & co-workers,1993; Strober & Carlson , 1982; Thompson & Blaine, 1987; Weiner & co-workers,1994.). Our mother is in her late seventies and frail . We’d like to improve the quality of her life but only want the best for her – Will ECT be harmful to her or can it bring about an improment in her mental disorder
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