The Supreme Court will hear the case on conversion therapy at some point during its next term, which begins in October, so ...

Heston Blumenthal, the celebrity chef known for his experimental cuisine, recently shared his experience of being sectioned ...

A Placer County man is sharing his personal story of recovery from severe suicidal depression. David Bartley found relief in a treatment that is often misunderstood. It’s called ECT, or ...

Up to 300 New Zealanders a year are administered electric shock treatment - and the vast majority are happier for it. Audio ...

family-focused therapy brain stimulation techniques like electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) lifestyle changes A well-rounded treatment plan can be expensive. Mental health care costs range from about ...

Like many psychiatric treatments, the mechanism of action for electric shock therapy — or electroconvulsive therapy — is not well understood. The therapy involves using controlled electrical ...

However, DBS isn’t a magic solution. Rather, it is like a cast for a broken leg; people with depression are still encouraged ...

How did the Flexner Report reshape psychiatry? Discover how it led to the rise of pharmaceuticals and the decline of holistic mental healthcare in modern medicine.