British Journal of Psychiatry
Fecha de publicación: 18 de marzo de 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2021.37
Autores: George Kirov ,Sameer Jauhar, Pascal Sienaert, Charles H. Kellner and Declan M. McLoughlin
Background: Electroconvulsive therapy is the most effective treatment for severe, psychotic or treatment-resistant depression. However, its effectiveness continues to be questioned, both in mainstream media and narratives within the scientific literature. In this analysis, we use an evidence-based approach to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of modern electroconvulsive therapy.
