KMID : 0605620200270020037
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Journal of Korean Society of Biological Psychiatry 2020 Volume.27 No. 2 p.37 ~ p.41
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Social Stigmata of Electroconvulsive Therapy and Their Reduction Strategies
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Lee Jun-Hee
Kim Min-Ah Kim Se-Hyun Lee Yu-Sang Kwon Jun-Soo
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Electroconvulsive therapy, Stigma, History
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