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convulsive therapy

convulsive therapy Convulsive therapy is a treatment in which convulsions are deliberately produced to treat mental disorders.

Convulsive therapy is a treatment in which convulsions are deliberately produced to treat mental disorders. It is used mainly for severe affective disorders and schizophrenia.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Convulsive Therapy” (D003295).
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