KnowraElectroconvulsive therapyLinked fromLinked fromThe 22 pages that link to Electroconvulsive therapy, each with the reason it gives.All 22Related 16Compared with 6AntidepressantCompared with: ECT is a distinct treatment option for severe or treatment-resistant depression.Transcranial magnetic stimulationCompared with: Both can treat severe depression, but ECT induces a seizure and requires anesthesia.Psychiatric medicationCompared with: It can treat severe psychiatric illness when medication is ineffective, unsuitable, or too slow.PsychopharmacologyCompared with: It is a non-drug biological treatment used when rapid or substantial improvement is needed.ChlorpromazineCompared with: It is a non-drug option for selected severe psychiatric episodes, including some cases resistant to medication.LobotomyCompared with: Unlike lobotomy, it does not intentionally sever brain connections and can be repeated.