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Definition. 1  Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment for severe mental illness in which a small, carefully controlled amount of electricity is introduced into the brain. This electrical stimulation, used in conjunction with anesthesia and muscle relaxant medications, produces a mild generalized seizure or convulsion.
Learn about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for depression as an alternative treatment option for patients who are unresponsive to antidepressant medications. Read about the history of ECT and costs and side effects of the procedure.