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MEECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) is a medical treatment that involves sending a brief electrical impulse to the brain to induce a seizure, typically used to treat severe mental disorders like major depression, treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia [1][2][3]. *How it works*: ECT changes brain chemistry to help improve mood, thought patterns, and behavior. *Uses*: - Severe depression with suicidal thoughts or psychosis - Treatment-resistant depression - Bipolar disorder (mania or severe depression) - Schizophrenia with severe symptoms *Side effects*: - Memory loss (short-term, sometimes long-term) - Confusion - Headache, muscle pain, nausea - Increased heart rate, blood pressure changes - Rarely, prolonged seizures or other complications *Administered under anesthesia* with muscle relaxants to minimize discomfort and risks. In Iraq, ECT is available in some psychiatric hospitals, but access and practices may vary. Want to know more about ECT or discuss concerns? 😊 #nurselife #reels #fyp #explore
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