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In deep depresion
ECT is best for depresion , it is give good response or not please tell me sir , how long it useful sir / medam
Ect is adviced for recurrent and resistent cases of depression..
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ECT gives very good response in depression. It may take few sessions to see the benefits. Once this happens few more sessions will help to maintain the improvement for couple of months. In the meantime we start antidepressants to sustain the improvement
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