Electroconvulsive Therapy News Monitoring

Long hours, a culture of smoking and great camaraderie: nurses remember their time on the ward in the 40s

Long hours, a culture of smoking and great camaraderie with fellow nurses is how two retired nurses remember their days donning starched white caps during World War II. Nurses are now on the front line of a pandemic but more than 70 years ago nurses saw …

10 Facts You May Not Know About Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Is Electroshock a “New and Improved” Miracle Cure or Brain Damaging Torture? The controversial treatment is still done today despite the dangers. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As healthcare systems around the …

Personalized neuromodulation approach provides relief from severe depression symptoms

Targeted neuromodulation tailored to individual patients' distinctive symptoms is an increasingly common way of correcting misfiring brain circuits in people with epilepsy or Parkinson's disease. Now, scientists at UC San Francisco's Dolby …

UCHealth launches Longmont electroconvulsive therapy clinic for depression patient

The front exterior of UCHealth's Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont. Courtesy UCHealth LONGMONT — UCHealth recently opened the UCHealth Refractory Depression Clinic in Longmont. The clinic, led by psychologist Dr. Konoy Mandal, specializes in …

Lifesaver or memory thief? The reality of modern electroconvulsive therapy

​ Kelly Hodel/Stuff Electroconvulsive therapy is usually given when someone is in hospital, in serious danger, and other treatments have not worked. They had tried everything. Sam* was in the orthopaedic unit, legs in traction, feet shattered from his …

Survivor of electroconvulsive therapy says fight for redress almost as bad as abuse

A woman who was repeatedly subjected to electroconvulsive therapy for her sexuality says her struggle for redress was almost as bad as the abuse itself. Survivors of abuse in state care are giving evidence at a public hearing before the Royal Commission in …

Mental Health Watchdog Applauds Call for Independent Enquiry into Electroconvulsive Therapy

Researchers, psychiatrists and ECT victims are asking the UK Minister for Health to hold an independent Enquiry into the use of ECT. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a post published in …

Electroconvulsive therapy can reduce suicide risk by 84% in bipolar patients

Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Sep 12 2020 One of the largest ever studies of patients with untreatable bipolar disorder has shown that ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) was able to reduce suicide risk by 84% in high-risk patients, as well as giving …

Electroconvulsive therapy shown to significantly reduce suicide risk in bipolar patients

New treatment for depression to be offered at 2 hospitals in Nova Scotia

Two Nova Scotia hospitals will soon offer a new type of treatment for depression, PTSD and other mental health disorders. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, which involves sending short, magnetic pulses to the brain to stimulate nerve cells, …

Disney+: The best new shows and movies on right now

ONCE UPON A TIME (January 1) If you enjoy your prime-time soaps with a side of fantasy, look no further than this show, in which characters from fairy tales and children’s literature have been cursed, stripped of their memories and dropped in a sleepy …

If You Have This "Horrifying" COVID Symptom, Call Your Doctor

Fever, dry cough, shortness of breath, and loss of sense of taste and smell are just a few of the symptoms most commonly reported by those infected with COVID-19. However, over the last year we have come to understand that the highly infectious virus can …

Reports detail severe psychotic Covid-19 symptoms

A growing body of evidence suggests the coronavirus causes severe psychotic episodes in some infected patients.  Scientists have identified several extreme cases of Covid-induced psychosis, including one horrific case involving a mother-of-four in New York …

CCHR Recognizes Human Rights Campaigns Against Mental Health Assault & Abuse

As a challenging year ends, CCHR praises the work of individuals and groups that raised awareness about behavioral, psychotropic drug and electroshock abuse. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As 2020 …

Doctors alarmed at rare illness related to COVID-19

Dr. Hisam Goueli, who treated several psychotic patients who had never had mental health issues before, in Seattle, Nov. 27, 2020. (Jovelle Tamayo/The New York Times)Almost immediately, Dr. Hisam Goueli could tell that the patient who came to his …

Rise in number of electroconvulsive therapy treatments at Meadowfield Hospital in Worthing

The number of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments administered at Meadowfield Hospital in Worthing has increased over the last eight years. Figures obtained from the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust under a Freedom of Information Act reveal …

Global Experts Map the Latest in Bipolar Management

A new monograph offers a far-reaching update on research and clinical management of bipolar disorders (BDs), including epidemiology, genetics, pathogenesis, psychosocial aspects, and current and investigational therapies. "I regard this as a ' …

It may sound scary but Electroconvulsive Therapy is saving lives

LONDON, ONT. -- Kristin Legault has shared her stories of depression, suicide attempts and struggles with mental illness with CTV News over the years – but now she has a more positive outlook thanks to ECT. “I have bipolar disorder, but I mainly struggle …

An endless ark of medication: Here's how I endured a voyage through psychiatric drugs

It took a deluge of pills and therapy to get Anthony Brenton to where he is today. He wonders if it could have gone differently. (Mike Moore/CBC) This column is a first-person essay by Anthony Brenton, a novelist and poet.  I took my first dose of …

Randall Bell PhD Releases New Book - Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science, & Stories of Resilience

A practical course for healing that expertly weaves science, research and stories of real people LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Is there a science to survival, or are some people simply born with elastic …

SARS-CoV-2 defeated! : "Researcher creates triumph over Corona virus".

NüRTINGEN, GERMANY, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Corona virus seemed invincible until recently, driving experts around the world to despair. High adaptability, a good dose of unpredictability, as well as massive destructiveness, …

Easier Way To Identify Thyroid Disorders Early - ThyroidSymptoms.org Identifies Thyroid Using AI

Thyroidsymptoms.org announces the launch of its platform that uses AI to detect Thyroid Disorders early. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ThyroidSymptoms announces the launch of its platform that uses AI to …

Trauma & Beyond Psychological Center has been awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission

We are pleased to announce that Trauma and Beyond Psychological Center ®has been awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission SHERMAN OAKS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trauma and Beyond Psychological …

Registered Nurse Self-Publishes "Millionaire, RN" Novel Series During Global Pandemic

Proceeds Committed to Helping Single Parent Households LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Registered Nurse Shannon Spears debuts her long-awaited, self-published novel series, “Millionaire, RN: Part One” (Knight …

HealthViewX launches a Digital Suite of Solutions for Medicare Extension Programs

PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HealthViewX, a leading global healthcare technology company, today announced the launch of a Digital Suite of Solutions for Ambulatory practices that provide Medicare extension Care …

The Villas Luxury Senior Apartment-Community in Manalapan, N.J., Spotlights 10 Things You Should Know About Eggs

The luxurious Villas, which offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care on specialized floors, sees proper nutrition as vital. STATEN ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Villas …

South Carolina Life Sciences Conference Adds Top Executives from Microsoft, Alphabet, PhRMA to Virtual Event

Registrations Surge, Partnering and Virtual Exhibit Hall Draw Strong Interest at SCBIO’s The Power of Us Conference Feb. 16-17 GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, USA, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly announced group of national and state …

New Maternal Health Hub Resources Makes the Business Case for Investing in Community-Based Maternity Care Models

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Maternal Health Hub (Hub) released a new resource intended to promote investment in community-based maternity care and support services to improve …

NIH Update Allows Ivermectin for COVID-19

This critical change in status of Ivermectin from the NIH means more lives may be saved from COVID-19. NORFOLK, VA, USA, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the urging of physicians across the country, on January 14th the National …

Aircraft inflight air freshener GK-GermKiller® GK Air™ proves >99.9% effective in inactivating the SARS-CoV-2 virus

Testing based on US EPA product performance test guidelines for virucides confirms GK Air™ Disinfectant exhibit efficacy in breaking chain of COVID-19 infection SINGAPORE, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vance Chemicals Pte. Ltd. (“Vance …

Made-in-Singapore GermKiller GK Surface™ Disinfectant exhibits efficacy in breaking chain of Covid-19 infections

Testing based on US EPA product performance test guidelines for virucides confirms that GK Surface™ inactivates >99.9% of the SARS-CoV-2 virus under 1 minute SINGAPORE, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vance Chemicals Pte. Ltd. (“Vance …

NHPCO Announces Education Tracks for 2021 Leadership and Advocacy Conference

The NHPCO 2021 Leadership and Advocacy Conference is being held virtually, March 22 – 26, 2021, with educational sessions available on-demand. ALEXANDRIA, VA, US, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Hospice and Palliative Care …

Cure SMA Urges Arizona to Make 2021 the Year It Starts to Screen All Newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

While Two-Thirds of U.S. States Now Screen for SMA, Arizona Newborns Are at Risk for Delayed Diagnosis PHOENIX, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building off its most impactful year in state newborn screening for …

Cure SMA Urges Washington, D.C. to Make 2021 the Year It Starts to Screen All Newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

While Two-Thirds of U.S. States Now Screen for SMA, Washington, D.C. Newborns Are at Risk for Delayed Diagnosis WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building off its most impactful year in state newborn screening …

Cure SMA Urges Hawaii to Make 2021 the Year It Starts to Screen All Newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

While Two-Thirds of U.S. States Now Screen for SMA, Hawaii Newborns Are at Risk for Delayed Diagnosis HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building off its most impactful year in state newborn screening for …

Cure SMA Urges Idaho to Make 2021 the Year It Starts to Screen All Newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

While Two-Thirds of U.S. States Now Screen for SMA, Idaho Newborns Are at Risk for Delayed Diagnosis BOISE, IDAHO, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building off its most impactful year in state newborn screening for spinal …

Cure SMA Urges Nevada to Make 2021 the Year It Starts to Screen All Newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

While Two-Thirds of U.S. States Now Screen for SMA, Nevada Newborns Are at Risk for Delayed Diagnosis CARSON CITY, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building off its most impactful year in state newborn screening for …

Cure SMA Urges Oklahoma to Make 2021 the Year It Starts to Screen All Newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

While Two-Thirds of U.S. States Now Screen for SMA, Oklahoma Newborns Are at Risk for Delayed Diagnosis OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building off its most impactful year in state newborn …

Cure SMA Urges Oregon to Make 2021 the Year It Starts to Screen All Newborns for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

While Two-Thirds of U.S. States Now Screen for SMA, Oregon Newborns Are at Risk for Delayed Diagnosis SALEM, OREGON, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building off its most impactful year in state newborn screening for spinal …