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Electro-Convulsive Therapy - Hypnotic World Psychology

Electro-Convulsive Therapy

Biological Approach-Orientated Treatment


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  • Introduction to Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT)

  • ECT Today
  • What is it used for and is it effective?

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  • ECT: An Introduction and History
  • Manfred Sakel and the Lichterfelder sanitarium
  • Electro-Convulsive Therapy and how it is used today
  • Uses and Effectiveness

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