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2024-06-06 03:34:28
Can ECT treatment successfully treat bipolar depression?  Can ECT treatment successfully treat bipolar depression?
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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two.

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In some cases maintenance ECT is also needed at frequent intervals

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Hello, Yes definitely it can. Follow the advice of your treating Psychiatrist

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Severe depressive episode in Bipolar mood disorder is known to show good results with ECT

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