
Spoken D Podcast
Listen as our co-hosts, Dr. Walt Duffy and Matt Duffy, take a deep dive into current trends around the world and find a way to relate them to mental health. If you have any questions, comments, or thoughts, you can reach out to spokendpodcast@gmail.com. * The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional *
Spoken D Podcast
What is ECT?
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Dr. Walt Duffy and Matt Duffy
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Season 1
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Episode 41
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment most commonly used in patients with severe major depression or bipolar disorder that has not responded to other treatments. ECT involves a brief electrical stimulation of the brain while the patient is under anesthesia. Listen to this episode to learn more about the differences between ECT, TMS, and VNS.