Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) remains one of the most effective treatments for major
depressive disorder, but uncertainties persist regarding the cognitive tests to include in ECT …

BACKGROUND: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the most acutely effective treatment for
depression, but is limited by cognitive side effects. However, research on their persistence …

Introduction Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting approximately
350 million people. Evidence indicates that only 60–70% of persons with major depressive …

Background Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for depression, mania,
and refractory schizophrenia. Its tolerability profile is established for acute treatment, but less …

BackgroundElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for depression but the
extent and persistence of cognitive side-effects remain uncertain. It has been reported that …

Objectives Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for depressive disorders
and approved for use in adolescents and adults, but it is unclear whether efficacy or …

BackgroundElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is recommended in treatment guidelines as an
efficacious therapy for treatment-resistant depression. However, it has been associated with …

Objectives: Using standard self-evaluation questionnaires, numerous studies have found
that subjective memory improves shortly after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). This change …

Background Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a well-established treatment for severe
depression but may result in adverse cognitive effects. Available cognitive screening …

Objective There is limited evidence regarding the relative treatment effectiveness and
cognitive effects of different types of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in schizophrenia. In this …