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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): Why Psychiatrists Defend the Controversial Method

July 11, 2026Pablo Navarro1 мин

The World Health Organization (WHO) takes a critical stance on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for severe mental illnesses. In contrast, many psychiatrists vehemently defend the method, are convinced of its effectiveness, and emphasize its minimal side effects. These conflicting views raise questions: How can this discrepancy be explained?