IS ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY UNSUITABLE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS? From: Adolescence | Date: September 22, 1998| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1998 Libra Publishers, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

ABSTRACT

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as a treatment option for adults with affective disorders has a long history. ECT with children and adolescents, however, has not been widely used, and no empirical studies or controlled evaluations have been conducted. A review of the literature on ECT with minors reveals that it has an unknown mechanism of action, with a domain of applicability diminished yearly by legislation, litigation, and a wide range of intervention alternatives.

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