Please predict in what situations each of the following techniques is most effective in treating depression....

Please predict in what situations each of the following techniques is most effective in treating depression. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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ECT:

In Electroconvulsive therapy, tiny electric currents passes through the brain which triggers a seizure in the presence of general anesthesia. ECT is usually opted when other treatments fail and ones the entire treatment is completed.

Advantages of ECT:

When old people cannot bear the side effects of medication, ECT can be effective.
It is also used during pregnancy when other medications cannot be used.

Disadvantages of ECT:

After the treatment, the patient might face confusion which might last for sometime and at times for years.
People might experience headache, nausea and many other physical side effects.
It might increase heart rate and blood pressure.

VNS: When people are not responsive to anti-seizure drugs, VNS can be effective.

Advantages of VNS:

It reduces the frequency of seizures

it helps in controling symptoms of depression.

Disadvantages of VNS:

It has some risk factors for people who had to undergo surgery like pain, Infection
Trouble in swallowing

TMS:

Transcranial magnetic stimulation helps in improving the symptoms of depression by stimulating the nerve cells. TMS is mostly used when other depression treatments are not successful.

Advantages of TMS:

It is non-invasive.

There is no need of medication.

There is no side effects.

Disadvantages of TMS:

Skin rashes
Anxiety issues
Headache.

Hayet Jeridi answered 1 month ago

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