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shock therapy

shock therapy Shock therapy is a treatment in which convulsions are deliberately produced to help treat mental disorders.

Shock therapy is a treatment in which convulsions are deliberately produced to help treat mental disorders. It has been used mainly 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. “Convulsive Therapy” (D003295).
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