2006-10-06 08:57:17 · 10 answers · asked by adam g 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
A set of electric shockwaves through the brain.
It's done under anesthetic, although there are horror stories about clinics that don't bother.
It's only used for extreme depression these days. Some people say its barbaric and should be banned, other say it's a life saver.
Some psychiatry doctors refuse to administer it. For others it's their favourite prescription.
2006-10-06 09:07:19 · answer #1 · answered by salvationcity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its something they rarely ever should do, as a last ditch effort to treat depression.
Electric shock is used to cause convulsions. It can cause memory loss.
There is a fundamental corruption in the mental health system in the United States, so some people who are placed in a state facility can be tortured using this technique.
If you don't believe it, well that is because the practice is a useful tool by the powerholders and therefore is not reported in the media.
2006-10-06 09:09:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electric shock treatment is used for depressives or manic-depressives. As a treatment it is not based on any scientific theory. All that is know about it is that it sometimes works. It is not often used nowadays.
As someone just mentioned it can cause memory loss. In fact immediately after treatment there can be complete memory loss. This does pass.
However, whichever way you look at it, it is a thoroughly unpleasant experience.
2006-10-06 09:10:07 · answer #3 · answered by Les 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a way of treating severe depression, by giving the patient electric shock treatment. No-one really knows why, but it can help a severe case of depression. Only used in severe and extreme cases. Have a look at http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=68305 for more info.
2006-10-06 09:47:36 · answer #4 · answered by Jude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A procedure in which an electric current is briefly applied to produce a seizure. This is used for relief of depressive symptoms or to ease depression that is not responding well to other forms of treatment.
2006-10-06 09:05:54 · answer #5 · answered by hoochy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the new name for electric shock therapy.
2006-10-06 09:02:48 · answer #6 · answered by arbiter007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Essentially , they send a jolt of electricity through your skull and it fries the wiring in your head making you goofy as hell. DON'T LET THEM DO IT TO YOU!!!
2006-10-06 09:12:05 · answer #7 · answered by boomup49 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shock treatment, given to head cases in loony bins
2006-10-10 02:33:50 · answer #8 · answered by JD417 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically an attempt to reset a brain which is considered to be malfunctioning.
memory loss can result.
2006-10-06 09:01:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
elect. shock to the brain
2006-10-06 09:04:28 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋