How do members experience Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Major depressive disorder 165 148
Suicidal thoughts or urges 100 96
Depressed mood 61 57
Bipolar disorder 14 18
Bipolar I disorder 11 8

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Memory problems 46
Short term memory problems 35
Headaches 34
Memory loss 27
Confusion 10
Migraine headaches 9

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 45
Moderate 81
Mild 69
None 17

Member evaluations

ProfessorBeeker

evaluated on Jun 21, 2005

  • Perceived effectiveness for suicidal thoughts or urges: None
  • Side effects: Mild