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electroshock therapy

electroshock therapy Electroshock therapy is a treatment that uses electricity to produce convulsions.

Electroshock therapy is a treatment that uses electricity to produce convulsions. It is mainly used for severe mood disorders and schizophrenia.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Electroconvulsive Therapy” (D004565).
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