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.

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抑郁症的电休克疗法：80 年的进步

电休克疗法是治疗重度、精神病性或难治性抑郁症最有效的方法。然而，在主流媒体和科学文献中的叙述中，其有效性仍然受到质疑。在这项分析中，我们使用基于证据的方法来证明现代电休克疗法的有效性和安全性。