When is ECT advised explains Dr Mouryadeep, Psychaitrist and sexologist, Maarga Mind Care

[00:00:06]So ECT can be used under many clinical conditions in psychiatry. [music] For example, it can be used for augmentation of treatment or for treatment resistant cases.

[00:00:19]For all diagnosis like for example depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sometimes for treatment resistant OCD also we can use it.

[00:00:31]ECT is also used in pregnancy where medications may not be the right choice depending on which medications are required for the illness the patient is going through.

[00:00:41]Also ECT is very effective in old age patients who cannot tolerate the side effects of certain medications.

[00:00:48]Overall ECT is a very safe choice to treat a myriad of psychiatric conditions with very predictable and limited side effects [music] if any.