Why electroconvulsive therapy still carries a stigma

Why electroconvulsive therapy still carries a stigma

Electroconvulsive therapy is a highly effective treatment in psychiatry but still carries a stigma. One possible explanation is that it can be seen as a threat to personal autonomy.

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of psychiatry 2022-03, Vol.220 (3), p.113-114
1. Verfasser: Paris, Joel
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Autonomy
Commentary
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Ethics
Humans
Mental depression
Mental disorders
Mental health care
Personal Autonomy
Psychiatry
Psychotherapy
Social Stigma
Stigma
Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:Electroconvulsive therapy is a highly effective treatment in psychiatry but still carries a stigma. One possible explanation is that it can be seen as a threat to personal autonomy.
ISSN:0007-1250
1472-1465
DOI:10.1192/bjp.2021.135