Electroconvulsive Therapy in the UK: A introduction for patients and staff

Electroconvulsive Therapy, a treatment from the 1930's, continues to have a role in treating major depressive symptoms in the UK. What is ECT? Why is it done? What are the consequences? What do we actually know about it? What questions do you need to ask if someone is talking to you about ECT. Are you about to learn about or give ECT? This is the first place to look.