ECT (Electro-Convulsive Therapy) Information for Patients and Families

Here are resources designed to teach you about ECT, including the potential benefits and risks involved, history and precautions that are taken before and during treatment. Please review this information to be well-informed about the process of this treatment.

The first video below is one of the most up-to-date consent videos, presented by Darthmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine. Other informational videos and readings are linked below and in the sidebar.