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Despite many scientific and governmental authorities having concluded that ECT does not cause brain damage, there is significant evidence that ECT has indeed caused brain damage in some patients, both historically and recently, and evidence that it always causes some form or degree of brain damage. What are the sideRead More →

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The maximum amount of electricity we use is 100 joules, though most patients require much less than this. (Defibrillation is around 300 joules). It is important to realize that a ‘course ‘ of ECT entails a series of treatments given 2-3 times per week until maximal improvement has occurred. IsRead More →