title: Electroconvulsive therapy in the 1980s.
abstract: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has generated more controversy and strong feelings than any other psychiatric modality in use today. This review presents the facts upon which each reader can make a rational decision as to the advantages and disadvantages of ECT.
mesh_terms: D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D004566:Electrodes; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D028642:Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D010302:Parkinson Disease, Secondary / Q000628:therapy; D018579:Patient Selection; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000628:therapy; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents