Willamette Institute for Continued Learning - ECT(Electro Convulsive Therapy): Does It Work, and At What Cost 3-12-26

Program Description

"Electro Convulsive Therapy has always been a controversial treatment. Even nearly 100 years since its invention, the debate about its effectiveness and long-term effects continues. In this presentation will talk about early use and mechanism vs. modern ECT, historical and current controversies and the patient experience of shock therapy. Nilly Essaides has been a member of WICL since January, 2025."