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Will ect help treat my depression if not cure?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Electroconvulsive: Therapy can be very effective for the treatment of recalcitrant depression that has not responded to other treatments. However, i can't say if it will cure you.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/20/2013

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