Controlled Seizures

Definition

Controlled seizures, also known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), is a treatment that involves inducing controlled seizures in the brain using electrical currents. It is used to alleviate severe depression when other treatments have failed.

Related terms

Antidepressant Medication: Medications prescribed to treat depression by balancing chemicals in the brain.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):

A type of therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with depression.

Deep Brain Stimulation:

A treatment involving implanting electrodes into specific areas of the brain to regulate abnormal brain activity and improve mood.