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How effective is electroconvulsive shock therapy for bipolar and psychotic disorder?
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ECT: When medications not enough to stabilize, it can be very effective.
Answered 8/12/2012
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ECT: ECT is typically used for cases of severe depression, and not bipolar/psychotic disorders. ECT was once used much more widely than it is now.
Answered 3/18/2015
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