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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

ECT is a procedure, done under general anesthesia, in which small electric currents are passed through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief seizure. It often works when other treatments are unsuccessful.

AP course connection

Topic 8.9: 8.9 Treatment of Disorders from the Biological Perspective

Unit 8

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