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PsychPoll: ECT, Yay or Nay?

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Psychiatric Times Editors

Is ECT a viable or a dangerous treatment for psychiatric disorders? Is there a middle road? Share your thoughts in our poll.

In your clinical experience, what are your thoughts about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

A. ECT is not an effective treatment
B. ECT is a viable treatment and I would recommend it in some cases
C. ECT is use an approved treatment but I would not recommend it
D. ECT is harmful
E. No opinion

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