"Once the person is feeling better, it is important to continue the medication for at least four to nine months to prevent a relapse into depression."

"The person receiving ECT does not consciously experience the electrical stimulus."
 

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"More persistent memory problems are variable and can be minimized with the use of modern treatment techniques, such as application of both stimulus electrodes to the right side of the head (unilateral ECT)."
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"The exact mechanisms by which ECT exerts its therapeutic effect are not yet known."

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"A study supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) found that CBT led to remission in nearly 65 percent of cases, a higher rate than either supportive therapy or family therapy."

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"Two of the short term psychotherapies that research has shown to be effective for depression are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT)."

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"Since normal depression can improve over time and without therapy, a brief period of medication may not be of benefit."
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