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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Explains what electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is, when it might be used and what happens during the treatment.

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Your stories

How homophobia impacted my mental health

Lowri
Posted on 21/08/2019

A first for everything: psychosis, mania, depression and being sectioned

Jamie blogs about her experiences and the importance of her family’s support.

Posted on 03/10/2014

Dealing with postnatal depression

Karen blogs about her experiences of postnatal depression.

Posted on 06/10/2014

Useful contacts

Who else could help?

Electroconvulsive Therapy Accredication Service (ECTAS)

ectas.org.uk
Sets standards for ECT services.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

nice.org.uk
Publishes guidelines on treatment.

POhWER

pohwer.net
0300 456 2370
Provides advocacy services.

Rethink Mental Illness

rethink.org
0300 5000 927
For everyone affected by severe mental illness.

Royal College of Psychiatrists

rcpsych.ac.uk
Provides information on conditions and treatments.

This information was published in July 2019. We will revise it in 2022.​

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