When should we consider ECT for major depressive disorder?

By Chittaranjan Andrade, MD (bio) Dr. Andrade is a member of the editorial boards of several journals, including The Journal of ECT and Brain Stimulation Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) remains the most efficacious treatment for major depressive disorder, so mental health clinicians need to know when to refer patients for ECT (discussed on this page) and what…