Lower-amp ECT Appears Effective against Suicidal thoughts (IMAGE)

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

Lower-amp ECT Appears Effective against Suicidal thoughts

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Nearly half the amplitude typically used in standard electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) seems to be effective at treating suicidal thoughts, investigators report. Pictured is Dr. Nagy A. Youssef, psychiatrist specializing in ECT in the MCG Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior at Augusta University.

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Augusta University Senior Photographer Phil Jones

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