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http://dx.doi.org/10.22857/kjbp.2020.27.2.001

Social Stigmata of Electroconvulsive Therapy and Their Reduction Strategies  

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)
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Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry / v.27, no.2, 2020 , pp. 37-41 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Electroconvulsive therapy; Stigma; History;
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