Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry (생물정신의학)

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Social Stigmata of Electroconvulsive Therapy and Their Reduction Strategies

전기경련치료에 대한 사회적 낙인과 해소 방안

  • Lee, Junhee (Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Minah (Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Se Hyun (Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Yu Sang (Department of Psychiatry, Yong-In Mental Hospital) ;
  • Kwon, Jun Soo (Department of Psychiatry, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
  • 이준희 (서울대학교 의과대학 정신건강의학교실) ;
  • 김민아 (서울대학교 의과대학 정신건강의학교실) ;
  • 김세현 (서울대학교 의과대학 정신건강의학교실) ;
  • 이유상 (용인정신병원 정신건강의학과) ;
  • 권준수 (서울대학교 의과대학 정신건강의학교실)
  • Received : 2020.09.15
  • Accepted : 2020.09.24
  • Published : 2020.10.31
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Abstract

Modified electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) which started in 1950s is a safe and efficacious treatment for several mental disorders including mood disorders and psychotic disorders. However, its usage in present days is still limited by misconceptions and stigmata of ECT. This paper overviews the background from which the stigmata of ECT stemmed and the current status of stigmata surrounding ECT among the public and medical professionals. In addition, a few potential strategies for reducing stigmata of ECT are provided in this review.

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Acknowledgement

This research was supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (Grant no. 2019R1A2B5B03100844).

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