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Definition. 1  Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment for severe mental illness in which a small, carefully controlled amount of electricity is introduced into the brain. This electrical stimulation, used in conjunction with anesthesia and muscle relaxant medications, produces a mild generalized seizure or convulsion.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and controlled treatment for certain psychiatric disorders such as major depression, psychosis, or severe cases of bipolar mania. During the ECT procedure, a small amount of electrical current is passed through the brain while the individual is placed under general anesthesia.